Jimmy Kimmel to say 'fascism has had a great year' in Channel 4 Christmas message
Published: 12/22/2025
US chat show host Jimmy Kimmel will deliver this year's Alternative Christmas Message on Channel 4, stating that 2025 has been "a great year for fascism." Kimmel's return comes after a brief suspension in September due to comments made about the shooting of Charlie Kirk, sparking a debate on freedom of speech. Channel 4 described Kimmel's address as "deeply personal and characteristically jovial," focusing on the past year's US politics. The Alternative Christmas Message has featured various high-profile figures in the past, including political personalities like Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Edward Snowden.
