Jimmy Fallon stated he’s avoiding political commentary on “The Tonight Show” following Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension by ABC over remarks that drew FCC scrutiny.

Fallon Distances Himself From Political Jokes

Jimmy Fallon made it clear from New York this week that The Tonight Show gained’t be diving into political waters, particularly after Jimmy Kimmel was briefly taken off air by ABC. Speaking to CNBC on Tuesday, Fallon emphasised his dedication to preserving his present centered on humor, not headlines.

“Our show has never really been that political, you know,” Fallon stated. “We hit both sides equally, and we try to make everybody laugh, and that’s really the way our show works.”

Kimmel’s Suspension Prompted Industry Buzz

Kimmel’s late-night program, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, was briefly pulled by ABC on September 17 after his remarks about conservative determine Charlie Kirk drew consideration from the Federal Communications Commission. He returned to the community six days later.

Fallon used his personal monologue on September 18 to handle the confusion surrounding the state of affairs together with his traditional comedic tone.

“Well guys, the big story is that Jimmy Kimmel was suspended by ABC after pressure from the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), leaving everyone thinking WTF? What’s going on?” Fallon joked. “This morning I woke up to 100 text messages from my dad saying, ‘I’m sorry they cancelled your show.’ And I go, ‘That’s not me!’ That’s Jimmy Kimmel!’”

Fallon Praises Kimmel But Stays His Course

Despite the controversy, Fallon had type phrases for Kimmel throughout his interview and on air.

“He’s a decent, funny and loving guy,” Fallon stated. “And I hope he comes back.”

While Kimmel’s suspension sparked bigger conversations about free speech and content material boundaries in late-night tv, Fallon stated he’s sticking to his formulation.

“Our monologues are kind of the same that we’ve been doing since Johnny Carson was hosting The Tonight Show,” Fallon stated. “So really, I just keep my head down and make sure the jokes are funny.”

Writers Keep the Show Balanced

Fallon credited his staff for serving to keep the present’s tone and course.

“We’re just trying to make the best show we possibly can and entertain everybody,” he stated. “We have a lot of clever, smart writers.”

Kimmel resumed internet hosting duties on September 23.

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