Jimmy Kimmel Gets Emotional During Opening Monologue Of His Talk Show While Addressing L.A. Wildfires Tragedy

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During the January 13 broadcast of Jimmy Kimmel Live, the host spoke about the Los Angeles wildfire crisis and appeared visibly moved. Kimmel, who was forced to leave his studio at the El Capitan Entertainment Center last week, confessed that the circumstances in L.A. have been “extremely frightening and distressing.

Speaking with a lump in my throat, I find myself reflecting on the familiar spaces that make up our daily lives – our work studio, our homes, and our children’s schools. It’s heartbreaking to be back at our studio, which we were forced to leave just a few days ago. To illustrate the urgency of the situation, I’d like to share a clip of the terrifying wildfire that is now alarmingly close to where we create our talk show.

He pointed out that numerous people were forced to depart from their houses unexpectedly, and some of our team members unfortunately suffered the same fate with their homes being destroyed. He underscored the fact that everyone in the city is familiar with someone – a friend, neighbor, relative, or coworker – who has lost their home due to the wildfires.

The most unsettling aspect is that we can’t determine if the wildfires have truly ended. Despite the harrowing, disheartening ordeal, the unity and kindness exhibited by the city residents has been noteworthy and praiseworthy.

Apart from that, he expressed gratitude towards the frontline heroes – firefighters, law enforcement personnel, National Guards, emergency response teams, medical professionals like doctors and nurses, and local journalists – for their relentless work during the challenging situation.

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2025-01-14 21:22