Jimmy Kimmel is reflecting on his rocky 2025 after winning Best Talk Show at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards. The comedian's talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, faced a six-day suspension in September amid right-wing backlash over comments he made about Charlie Kirk's death. Kimmel has also faced repeated criticism from President Donald Trump. "It was almost a near-death experience for me," the late night host, 58, reflected in the winners' room after his win on Sunday, January 4, per People.