Jimmy Kimmel joked about ex-NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani being in ‘the grave’ before hospitalization
Jimmy Kimmel made a joke during his monologue about Rudy Giuliani rising from 'the grave,' days before the former NYC mayor was hospitalized in critical condition. Kimmel mocked Giuliani's criticism of him, referencing past controversies involving the ex-mayor. Giuliani was later hospitalized for an unspecified ailment, with his spokesperson describing him as a fighter facing the challenge with strength.
- ▪Jimmy Kimmel joked about Rudy Giuliani rising from 'the grave' during a monologue on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'.
- ▪Rudy Giuliani criticized Kimmel on his podcast, calling him 'one of the most distasteful human beings in this country.'
- ▪Giuliani was hospitalized in critical but stable condition for an unspecified ailment five days after Kimmel's joke.
- ▪Kimmel had previously drawn backlash for a joke about Melania Trump appearing like an 'expectant widow' following a presidential assassination attempt.
- ▪Melania Trump demanded Kimmel be fired, with her spokesman reiterating the call after Kimmel repeated the joke on air.
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US News Jimmy Kimmel joked about ex-NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani being in ‘the grave’ before hospitalization By Zoe Hussain Published May 4, 2026, 1:11 a.m. ET Jimmy Kimmel joked about Rudy Giuliani rising from “the grave” in a monologue just days before the former New York City mayor was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. “So last night, America’s mayor, Rudy Giuliani, rose from the grave to weigh in on the ongoing drama involving me,” Kimmel said in a monologue on Tuesday, referencing his ill-timed joke about first lady Melania Trump looking like an “expectant widow” days before the President Trump assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
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