John Cleese and Piers Morgan engaged in a public feud on social media following the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! over controversial comments made by the host regarding the death of Charlie Kirk. Kirk was tragically shot and killed while speaking at a university in Utah. Jimmy Kimmel, on his late-night show, criticized right-wing individuals, including the “MAGA gang,” for politicizing Kirk’s death and insinuated the killer was associated with them.

The backlash against Kimmel was swift, with criticism coming from President Trump and Brendan Carr, a Trump-appointed FCC chairman, leading to ABC indefinitely suspending Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Piers Morgan criticized Kimmel for spreading misinformation and causing widespread outrage that ultimately led to his suspension, questioning why Kimmel was being hailed as a champion of free speech.

In response to Morgan’s comments, US politician chimed in, leading to a back-and-forth between Morgan and John Cleese. The exchange escalated as Cleese criticized Morgan for his association with Rupert Murdoch, prompting Morgan to retaliate by highlighting Cleese’s past collaborations with Murdoch.

The feud continued as Cleese continued to criticize Morgan, questioning his credibility and connections. Morgan fired back, asserting his fame and popularity compared to Cleese. Meanwhile, fans of Jimmy Kimmel expressed concern about the show’s future, with reports suggesting a potential return if Kimmel issues an apology. However, contractual issues may lead to the show’s quiet disappearance.

President Trump applauded ABC for suspending Kimmel and called for the removal of other late-night hosts like Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers. The situation unfolded amidst speculation that Trump’s legal actions against media outlets could impact late-night shows like Stephen Colbert’s. Colbert voiced his support for Jimmy Kimmel and his team amid the controversy.