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Jimmy Kimmel dubs 2025 ‘almost a near-death experience’ watching ‘his own funeral’

Jimmy Kimmel won the Best Talk Show accolade at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards

Jimmy Kimmel has described the past year as “a near death experience”.

On Sunday (04.01.26), the 58-year-old TV star won his second-ever Critics Choice Award for Best Talk Show, and after he accepted his honour, Kimmel reflected on the hardships he faced in 2025 - particularly after his show was temporarily suspended following his comments about the death of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk.

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