Jimmy Kimmel Says He Misjudged People’s Reactions to the Comedy He Conceived for the Emmys – Ended Up Distracting Abbott Elementary School Attention creator Quinta Brunson wins Comedy Writing Award.
Appearing on Howard on Wednesday on Stern’s SiriusXM show, Kimmel said he regretted turning his attention away from Brunson now.
Kimmel and Will Arnett present Emmys for Best Screenplay for Comedy Series, Arnett will Jimmy Kimmel Live host explained on stage that Kimmel had a few drinks after his show lost last week to John Oliver for Best Variety Talk Series glass of wine.
“How I imagine this situation is that he drags me out and we read the winner and then I’m basically just out, it’s not really a factor, ‘ Kimmel told Stern. “But the stage is very different. The stage is like a catwalk. So, I’m a little bit in the way, I didn’t expect it.”
Kimmel continued to lie on the stage as Brunson accepted the award , which caused
“Some people read the race thing in, everyone has their own opinion, but the truth is…it’s my plan, whoever [wins] .
Kimmel also said he and Brunson had a “good conversation” backstage after her win and that he didn’t know his reaction to the stunt until after the awards “I do understand that,” he said. “It did take away – especially after that – because then she had to answer questions about it, not just celebrate her Emmys.”
Cloth Renson was a guest*) Jimmy Kimmel Live! Two days after the Emmys, he apologized to her , saying: “I’m sorry, I did. Also, the last thing I want to do is upset you because I miss you so much.”
Watch the Stern clip below.
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