Jimmy Kimmel Fights Tears During Emotional Monologue After Alex Pretti Killing

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Jimmy Kimmel, typically known for his humor, became serious on Monday, January 26th when he spoke about the recent death of Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who was killed in Minneapolis. During the opening of his show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Kimmel set aside his usual jokes and became visibly emotional twice while talking about the shooting of the 37-year-old nurse.

The audience was unusually quiet, responding only with applause as Kimmel talked about spending his weekend seeing a series of terrible events on his phone.

The talk show host appeared deeply disturbed while describing footage of federal immigration agents interacting with a man named Pretti before shots were fired. He shared that, like many others, he spent the weekend watching the videos and feeling shocked and upset about the events in Minneapolis. He strongly criticized the agents, calling them a badly trained and led group who were committing cruel and potentially illegal acts against American citizens.

Kimmel highlighted the differences between what officials said happened and what people saw in videos online. He questioned why the shooting occurred, emphasizing that Alex Pretti had a permit to carry a gun, but never had a chance to use it. According to reports, agents took Pretti’s gun away from him before shooting him, which Kimmel pointed out to enthusiastic applause. He then asked viewers if this kind of action aligned with the law and order they expected.

The host didn’t just focus on what happened in Minneapolis; he also criticized the current leaders at the Department of Homeland Security. He called for an end to the street violence and encouraged conservatives to bravely push for an investigation.

He questioned whether everyone could agree that a murder should at least be investigated, and argued that if the government can’t even agree on basic facts, the country is in serious trouble.

Kimmel finished his moving speech by paying tribute to Alex Pretti, a healthcare worker dedicated to serving veterans. He described Pretti, an ICU nurse who cared for veterans, as incredibly patriotic, and spoke through tears. The segment concluded with a video of Pretti honoring a veteran patient who had passed away, with Kimmel simply saying, “Alex Pretti, may he rest in peace.”

Jimmy Kimmel will continue hosting his late-night show on ABC through May 2027, recently signing a contract extension. Although there was speculation about his retirement, and a short break for the show in late 2025, network officials have confirmed he’s staying on. Kimmel also won a Critics Choice Award for Best Talk Show in 2026, and jokingly thanked the current administration during his acceptance speech for providing plenty of material for his jokes.

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2026-01-27 14:44