On a more serious note, Fallon came to Kimmel's defense, telling viewers, "To be honest with you all, I don't know what’s going on, and no one does. But I do know Jimmy Kimmel, and he's a decent, fun...

Jon Stewart united with his late-night colleagues in show of solidarity with Jimmy Kimmel as the Daily Show host delivered a satirical 'administration compliant' show.

Stephen Colbert began his show by saying "we are all Jimmy Kimmel", and said the star's removal was a "blatant assault on freedom of speech".