On June 16, 2020, ABC announced the suspension of late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel amidst a controversy over his past use of blackface and other offensive humor. The network stated that Kimmel would be taking a hiatus from his show in order to reflect on his actions and apologize for any harm he may have caused. Here are five things to know about this recent development:
1. The controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel began with clips from his previous show, “The Man Show,” resurfacing on social media. In these clips, Kimmel is seen wearing blackface and using racial slurs in various skits. The clips sparked outrage and calls for Kimmel to face consequences for his actions.
2. In response to the backlash, Kimmel issued a public apology, stating, “I have
