A potential late-night TV feud is brewing, and it's got everyone talking! The gloves are off as Bill Maher, host of Real Time, calls out Jimmy Kimmel for an alleged liberal bias.
Maher, who has been a long-time supporter of Kimmel, feels snubbed and believes there's a grudge brewing. During a recent podcast episode, Maher expressed his disappointment, stating, "Jimmy apparently doesn't like me anymore. He thanked everyone but me, and I was vocal about my support for him during his suspension."
But here's where it gets controversial... Maher defended Kimmel when ABC suspended him for controversial comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination. Maher disagreed with Kimmel's remarks but stood by his colleague, saying, "ABC is all about caving. I support you, Jimmy."
Kimmel's return to the airwaves was a ratings success, and he took the opportunity to thank his supporters, including late-night peers like Stephen Colbert. However, Maher's name was notably absent from the list.
"I'm not sure why Kimmel left me out," Maher said. "But I do have a theory about the controversy." Maher echoed Jay Leno's criticism of late-night TV, suggesting that hosts like Kimmel are "ideologically captured by one side." He believes this alienates a significant portion of the audience.
Kimmel's right-leaning stance over the past decade is undeniable, and while it may have gained him attention, it has also divided viewers. So, why did Kimmel snub Maher? Was it an oversight, or is there a deeper feud brewing?
If Maher's theory is correct, and Kimmel's show represents a predictable point of view, will this lead to a new late-night rivalry? Only time will tell. But one thing's for sure: the late-night TV landscape is about to get a whole lot more interesting!
What do you think? Is there a feud brewing, or is this all just a misunderstanding? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
