Jimmy Kimmel's Ratings Skyrocket to 6.2 Million Amid Station Boycott, Trump Unintentionally Provides Boost

BREAKING NEWS Jimmy Kimmel's Ratings Soar Amid Station Boycott: Host Thanks Trump for "Unintended" Boost In a stunning turn of events, Jimmy Kimmel's Tuesday broadcast on ABC's late-night show drew in 6.2 million viewers, nearly four times his average audience, according to Nielsen data. This surge in ratings comes despite the station being preempted in 60 American cities due to the Trump administration's attempt to silence Kimmel. Timeline of Events Last week, ABC abruptly suspended Kimmel's long-running series after the president's team pressured the network to cancel his show. On Tuesday, Kimmel returned to late-night television with a monologue that has garnered over 21 million views on YouTube alone. The host took a moment to thank President Trump for his efforts in driving up ratings. Immediate Impact and Response Kimmel's ratings boost is seen as an unintended consequence of the Trump administration's actions. "We couldn't have done it without you, Mr. President," Kimmel quipped during Thursday's episode. While the boycott may have backfired, its impact on Kimmel's show remains to be seen. Background Context The controversy surrounding Kimmel's show began when he criticized the Trump administration's handling of healthcare and children in detention centers. The president's team responded by pressuring ABC to cancel the show. What Happens Next As the ratings continue to pour in, it remains unclear how this development will affect the future of Kimmel's show. Will the station continue to defy the boycott, or will the Trump administration find new ways to silence the host? One thing is certain: Jimmy Kimmel has proven that controversy can be a powerful ratings driver. *This story is developing. Information compiled from Rollingstone reporting.*