Fox News Host Can’t Hide Reaction to Jimmy Kimmel Ratings Reveal

Fox News host Emily Compagno groaned in frustration on Monday after co-host Harris Faulkner mentioned that Jimmy Kimmel’s ratings had risen.

This happened during a discussion about the backlash to Kimmel’s recent joke about first lady Melania Trump.

The conversation took place on Outnumbered, where the panel talked about Melania Trump demanding ABC take action over Kimmel’s controversial monologue.

In that monologue, he joked that the first lady had “the glow of an expectant widow.” Kimmel made this remark shortly before the shooting during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, as reported by TV Insider.

While the panel criticized Kimmel, Faulkner revealed that his ratings had increased and Compagno, who was sipping a glass of water, responded with a frustrated “ugh” and criticized the attention Kimmel was getting.

She pointed out that media figures often gain from controversy, even when their comments provoke criticism, stating that: “They’re rewarded for it.

The discussion centered on whether Kimmel should face any consequences from ABC after Melania Trump spoke out against his joke. The first lady labeled Kimmel a “coward” and accused him of using “hateful” language in the statement following the shooting.

Kimmel has not been fired by ABC and Decider reported on Monday that ABC had not publicly stated any disciplinary action against him after the president and Melania condemned his comments.

The controversy started when Kimmel mocked Trump and the first lady during a recent Jimmy Kimmel Live! monologue. The joke received extra attention following the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, leading to more criticism from Trump supporters.

President Donald Trump called for action against Kimmel, urging ABC and Disney to take him off the air. He linked his criticism to the shooting and accused Kimmel of using dangerous language.

Kimmel has faced ongoing criticism from conservatives during Trump’s second term, especially for jokes about the president, his family, and Republican figures. This latest issue added to a long-standing feud between Trump and late-night hosts who regularly target his administration.

ABC has not revealed any scheduling change for Jimmy Kimmel Live! and the show continues to be one of the major broadcast late-night programs, competing against CBS’ The Late Show With Stephen Colbert and NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Last year in September, ABC suspended Kimmel's talk show after conservative personalities and Trump applied pressure over his monologue about the Charlie Kirk assassination. The suspension was short-lived after backlash from entertainers, politicians, and Hollywood unions.

Many threatened to boycott Disney, and the controversy became a free speech debate following the trend of conservatives targeting anyone who criticized or mocked Kirk after his death.

Ratings for late-night shows often fluctuate during significant political events and viewers tune in when he goes viral for criticizing the Trump administration with the backlash inadvertently leading to more viewership.

Kimmel received a ratings boost after his show returned from the short-lived suspension.

Compagno and the Outnumbered panel argued that Kimmel’s ratings increase showed that outrage could drive attention instead of punishment.

The segment concluded with the Fox News hosts continuing their criticism of Kimmel’s comments and the media attention they sparked.