Jay Leno Supports Jimmy Kimmel Years After Feud: ‘I’m for Free Speech’

Jay Leno Has Surprising Reaction To Jimmy Kimmel Benching

We've got another late-night voice coming to Jimmy Kimmel's defense. This time, it's a legend. Frankly, probably the last real late-night voice of this generation. Jay Leno!Remember Leno? Man, he was great. The Leno/Letterman years were the best. A dying breed, clearly, but I digress. Anyway, the media tracked down Leno in between his car projects (I assume) and asked him for his thoughts on Jimmy Kimmel getting benched by ABC over his Charlie K…

Jay Leno Is “on Jimmy Kimmel’s Side” Amid ABC Suspension: “It’s a Comedian Talking; If You Don’t Like It, Don’t Watch It”

Late night alum Jay Leno is showing support for Jimmy Kimmel following the news that Jimmy Kimmel Live! was suspended by ABC.

Jay Leno Supports Jimmy Kimmel Years After Feud: ‘I’m for Free Speech’

Jay Leno shows support for Jimmy Kimmel after ABC suspends 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' citing late night TV controversies and free speech debates

Jay Leno reacts to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension years after their tense late-night exchange

"I'm for free speech," says the former "Tonight Show" host, who has a rocky history with Kimmel.Monica Schipper/Getty; Randy Holmes/Disney via Getty Jay Leno in 2023; Jimmy Kimmel in 2025Key pointsJay Leno reacted to Jimmy Kimmel's indefinite suspension from ABC."I'm on Jimmy Kimmel's side on that one," said the former Tonight Show host, adding, "You don't get canceled saying popular things."Leno and Kimmel previously feuded after Conan O'Brien …

ABC braces for a financial hit as Kimmel removal shuts out these advertisers

The indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show, which has been a staple on ABC for more than two decades, may have both short and long-term effects on the network's advertising revenue.Pulled from the air on Wednesday, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" has aired since 2003, first at 12:05am, and moving to 11:35 pm, putting it in direct competition with Jay Leno and David Letterman. It has been a reliable platform for brands seeking exposure. Wit…

Jay Leno Comes To Jimmy Kimmel's Defense After ABC Pulled His Show

MEGAFormer late-night host Jay Leno has spoken out following ABC's "indefinite suspension" of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after Jimmy Kimmel's remarks about Charlie Kirk. Leno praised the comedian and other hosts as talented, emphasizing free speech, while reflecting on their past feud. Jimmy Kimmel addressed the Charlie Kirk shooting on Monday, criticizing MAGA supporters for seemingly using his death to score political points, ultimately facing FCC s…