Jimmy Kimmel made an emotional comeback on his show, mocking Donald Trump

In the first episode after his return, Jimmy Kimmel made light of a bad situation, joking about Donald Trump. The host revealed that he received numerous messages of encouragement, including from "a very special friend," and the episode became the most-watched in the show's history, with 6.3 million viewers. Kimmel also commented on Trump's posts on Truth Social, responding to him ironically. His return marked a cultural moment, with the episode reaching 17.7 million views on YouTube in 22 hours.