‘Ouch’: Jimmy Kimmel draws criticism for ‘disrespectful’ diss about Babylon at the Oscars
The IndependentGet our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jimmy Kimmel snuck in an early dig at Babylon during his Oscars opening monologue. Kimmel referenced the ongoing debate over whether film or TV shows are better, stating that “at least” the latter can’t lose $100m. Another added: “Jimmy Kimmel keep Babylon out of your mouth.” “That Babylon joke was hurt… ouch lmao,” said someone else. A fourth person wrote: “Babylon slander in my presence, how dare you?” “Jimmy Kimmel making an awful joke about Babylon at the Oscars, are you okay man?” You can follow along with updates from the Oscars ceremony at The Independent’s live blog here.
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