Former “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno expressed his support for Jimmy Kimmel after ABC suspended his late night show indefinitely.
“I’m on Jimmy Kimmel’s side on that one,” Leno said at the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony for Chris Wallace Thursday. “I’m a huge proponent of free speech…I think Jimmy will land on his feet. He’s a talented guy, He’s funny.”
Kimmel was taken off the air Wednesday after the network and affiliate stations deemed his comments about Charlie Kirk’s killer to be unsuitable for air.
“You don’t get canceled saying popular things,” Leno said. “Usually, it’s the truth that winds up getting canceled, so we’ll see what happens.”
“It’s a comedian talking. If you don’t like it, don’t watch it,” he added. “That’s the market. Let the people decide. If people like a show, it stays on the air.”
Watch the full video of Leno’s response below:
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