Jimmy Kimmel Cries in Final Late Night Monologue of 2025: ‘It’s Been a Hard Year’

Jimmy Kimmel fights back tears during final monologue of 2025

USAInsider on Instagram: "Jimmy Kimmel delivered an emotional monologue during the final episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on December 18, 2025, fighting back tears as he reflected on a challenging year. He described it as "strange" and "hard," marked by personal lows like the death of his close friend and bandleader Cleto Escobedo III, and professional turmoil from a temporary show suspension... #jimmykimmel #trendingnews #usanews #hollywoodnews"

New details about the fate of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ following a turbulent few months at the late night show, that included the death of bandleader Cleto Escobeto III, and a temporary suspension in September. bit.ly/4pUiKQG | E! News