ABC Rejects Claims Kimmel Bonus Was Reward For Referring To Melania Trump As “expectant widow”
LOS ANGELES — ABC officially denied reports about Jimmy Kimmel’s recent performance bonus today. Specifically, the network dismissed claims that the payment rewarded his comments about Melania Trump. During a recent broadcast, the comedian referred to the former First Lady as an “expectant widow.” However, network executives stated the timing of the financial reward was purely coincidental. Furthermore, a spokesperson for The Walt Disney Company clarified their standard compensation policies. They explained that bonuses follow strict ratings milestones rather than specific joke content. Consequently, the late-night host continues his regular schedule without any internal disciplinary actions. Meanwhile, viewers can find clips of the monologue on the official Jimmy Kimmel Live YouTube channel. Additionally, the legal department confirmed that no formal complaints have reached their office yet. Ultimately, the television network maintains that creative independence remains a core value for its talent.
