Jimmy Kimmel reveals he asked major Trump critic to guest host while he's on vacation as a 'special treat'

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel said during his show on Thursday that he asked Rosie O'Donnell, among others, if she would guest host his show during his two-month vacation, framing the choice as a "special treat" for President Donald Trump.

"I hope you’re paying attention this summer. I will be taking the next two months off, this time voluntarily," he said, referring to his brief hiatus from the air in September 2025.

"We have assembled a potent group of hosts to fill in for me beginning with Tiffany Haddish...