Kimmel Announces Replacement Host As He Takes 2-Month Break

sore, saying, “So, MAGA gave her herpes, and now she’s guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel. Uh, note to the guests, don’t get too close. Do not do the hello kiss when you arrive on stage.”

O’Donnell fled to Ireland in January 2025 after Trump’s re-election but has returned to the U.S. several times in recent months to visit family and attend the 2026 Tony Awards.

She takes over hosting duties beginning August 17, and Kimmel is expected to return in early September.