Actor Robert De Niro made a memorable appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Wednesday night, joining the host on stage with a baseball bat as a prop and playfully slapping Kimmel during the skit. De Niro was impersonating FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
“The last time we were in Brooklyn, we had returned to air after an unexpected FCC-related break,” joked Kimmel during the show. “Sadly, little has changed. We’re still facing threats from the FCC.”
De Niro entered the set and questioned, “Threatened by the FCC? By whom? Is it me? Are you threatened by me?”
ABC and FCC Dispute
The segment featured De Niro listing off several insults about former President Donald Trump, which prompted Kimmel to ask the purpose of the skit. De Niro then silenced Kimmel with a sharp remark and a pretend slap.
The FCC did not respond to requests for comments from Fox News Digital.
Continuing the banter, De Niro asked if Kimmel previously commented that “Trump touched more women than Adele’s music.” Kimmel replied, “You have to admit that’s funny, right?”
“You’re doing it again!” De Niro quipped back. Then, humorously threatened Kimmel with a bizarre consequence.
White House Reaction
White House spokesman Davis Ingle criticized De Niro, calling him a “has-been” and accused him of spreading “hate speech and inciting violence.” Ingle further suggested De Niro seek treatment for “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”
Ingle also targeted Kimmel, labeling him a “no-talent loser” with declining ratings and accused him of telling “disgusting lies.”
Returning to host his show following a summer break, Kimmel responded to FCC threats, stating, “We’re still here.” He also noted the milestone of the show’s 4,000th episode.
“We’ve completed 4,000 episodes,” Kimmel shared, acknowledging criticism but taking pride in the show’s longevity despite FCC challenges.
Howard Stern’s Warning to ABC
Radio personality Howard Stern appeared on Kimmel’s show Tuesday, cautioning ABC to support Kimmel. “He’s done everything for the company,” Stern remarked, expressing concern about potential issues ABC might face.
Hanna Panreck contributed as an associate editor for Fox News.
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