Jimmy Kimmel had a well-known face be part of him throughout Thursday’s episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Stay!,” as Jon Stewart popped up about midway by way of the monologue.
Kimmel, who’s at the moment filming his late night time present in New York as a part of his “Brooklyn Week,” was wrapping up his newest criticism of the Trump administration when he was interrupted by a GrubHub supply for sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez.
Earlier than lengthy, it was revealed that the supply individual — who was protecting their face with a face masks — was really Stewart.
“In case you haven’t heard the information, late night time speak present hosts, the job safety just isn’t actually there proper now,” Stewart joked. “So, I’ve to steadiness some issues alongside. And, to be fairly frank, I misplaced a s–t ton of cash on the Mets.”
After lamenting over the Mets’ failure to make it to the playoffs this yr, Stewart requested to remain for Bruce Springsteen’s slated look — with Kimmel agreeing earlier than shooing him offstage.
This prompted Stewart to playfully roast Kimmel, as he famous, “I’m sorry, Mr. Free Speech. I forgot free speech is just for Mr. Free Speech.”
Stewart was clearly ribbing Kimmel, nevertheless, as he quietly whispered, “I like you,” earlier than giving his late night time peer a hug.
Hollywood has rallied round Kimmel in current weeks after the latter was briefly suspended after sparking controversy with feedback about Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer. The suspension happened after condemnation from the Trump administration, together with FCC Chair Brendan Carr, with many accusing the President and his males of attacking the First Modification.
Kimmel returned to the air on Sept. 23 after a multi-day suspension, however wasn’t restored on Nexstar and Sinclair stations till the tip of final week.
“Jimmy Kimmel Stay!” airs weeknights at 11:35 p.m. ET on ABC.