Jimmy Kimmel Takes Two-Month Summer Hiatus; Rosie O'Donnell to Guest Host
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Michael Haskoor
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Jimmy Kimmel announced on his show that he will be taking a voluntary two-month summer hiatus from 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on ABC. He revealed that Rosie O'Donnell, a frequent critic of President Donald Trump, will serve as guest host during his absence. Kimmel joked about the hiatus being voluntary, referencing last year's controversy that sidelined the show after his comments about reactions to a death.
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· 1 pulledI hope you're paying attention this summer, because I will be taking the next two months off — this time voluntarily.
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