Rosie O’Donnell might have a massive career change on the horizon, and it involves potentially replacing Jimmy Kimmel in his long-term job.
The comedian is set to take over hosting duties while Jimmy Kimmel is away on his summer break, but reports that she could be interested in making a bigger return to late-night television have fueled questions about whether her temporary gig could eventually turn into something more. She has also teased plans for a television comeback, adding to the rumors surrounding her future. Given Rosie’s long-running feud with President Donald Trump and her criticism of conservatives, the possibility of her taking over Jimmy Kimmel Live! permanently has triggered and upset some Republican and conservative social media users, who are taking to platforms like X to express their disdain for the idea. Read more about the situation below.
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Rosie O'Donnell May Be Looking Into Replacing Jimmy Kimmel As The Host Of His Late-Night Show, Insiders Say
One of the most talked-about celebrities right now, for her politics, weight loss, and facelift, as well as her content, is Rosie O'Donnell, the former talk show host who took a break from the spotlight after moving to Ireland last year. However, she's making moves for her return.
The comedian is preparing to step behind the Jimmy Kimmel Live! desk next week, taking over for the show's host during his extended summer break. The View co-host is scheduled to guest host the ABC late-night show during the week of August 17th, giving her another chance to return to the talk-show format years after having her own series. Throughout the anticipation for her upcoming appearance, reports and rumors have also sparked that she could be looking for more than just a temporary gig. The Daily Beast reported that the League of Their Own actress shared a post about an upcoming Globe Magazine story, claiming she is "eyeing a full-time return to late night" following her guest-hosting stint.
Insiders are claiming that depending on how she does with replacing Jimmy for hosting next week, Rosie "may be willing to go behind his back" to speak with ABC executives about either getting a show for herself or taking over his late-night slot. The mom of five further fueled the speculation herself, recently posting a message that read, "#Refamous@64" on her Instagram.
Republicans & Other Social Media Users Have Begun Pushing Back Against The Idea
The possibility of the 64-year-old becoming the permanent host has not exactly been met with total excitement online, as many conservative and Republican social media users are speaking out against it, even though it has not been confirmed by any television networks or Rosie herself.
Given the comedian's well-known political clashes with President Donald Trump and her reported plans to use her Jimmy Kimmel Live! appearance to continue making jabs at him, the notion of her getting a larger platform has prompted strong reactions from some on the right.
"Why didn't Rosie O'Donnell stay in Ireland?" asked an X user. "Thought she hated America and our POTUS."
"Oh, this is going to be a disaster. The idea that she could helm this show and that it would be a success is ridiculous," responded another.
"Picking someone who is less liked than him is certainly a choice," joked one user, as another added, "So I'll go from never watching that to never-ever watching that."
"That's the last straw for ABC Network," wrote a user.
