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Robert De Niro<\/strong> drew attention after making a surprise cameo on Jimmy Kimmel Live! <\/strong>during the host\u2019s first episode back on air. The actor appeared as a fictional FCC <\/strong>chairperson in a sketch, delivering sharp lines and mob-style banter as part of Kimmel\u2019s return, which followed a hiatus tied to controversy over his recent on-air remarks.<\/p>\n Robert De Niro made a surprise appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! during the host\u2019s Sept. 23 return to television.<\/strong><\/p>\n Kimmel\u2019s show had been placed on \u201cindefinite\u201d hiatus nearly a week earlier following comments he made about the fatal shooting of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk. In the sketch, De Niro appeared via video as a fictional new FCC chairperson, adopting a mob-style persona. When Kimmel asked if the FCC was using intimidation, De Niro replied, \u201cWhat the f**k did you just say to me?\u201d and declared, \u201cI am the f***ing FCC, I can say whatever the f**k I want.\u201d<\/p>\n Kimmel reminded him that cursing would typically result in a fine, to which De Niro responded, \u201cIt\u2019s just me, Jimmy, the chairman of the FCC, gently suggesting that you gently shut the f**k up.\u201d He later introduced a new FCC motto: \u201cSticks and stones may break your bones,\u201d before adding, \u201cOh, well, they can harm you now. Let\u2019s make sure you pick the right words. Capisce?\u201d<\/p>\n The cameo coincided with Disney\u2019s announcement that the show would resume Sept. 23 after conversations with Kimmel. A spokesperson said the original suspension aimed to \u201cavoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country.\u201d However, Nexstar Media and Sinclair Broadcasting confirmed they would continue to preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live! across their ABC-affiliated stations. Nexstar cited Kimmel\u2019s Sept. 15 remarks as \u201cill-timed and insensitive\u201d and said replacement programming would remain until there was assurance of \u201crespectful, constructive dialogue.\u201d<\/p>\n Kimmel had previously addressed the incident in his monologue, criticizing attempts to politicize the killing while showing clips of President Donald Trump discussing White House ballroom construction. He also posted condolences online, writing, \u201cOn behalf of my family, we send love to the Kirks and to all the children, parents and innocents who fall victim to senseless gun violence.\u201d<\/p>\n Jimmy Kimmel Live! airs weeknights at 11:35 p.m. ET on ABC.<\/p>\n Originally reported by Vritti Johar on <\/em>ComingSoon.net<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n The post Jimmy Kimmel Live! Sees Robert De Niro as the \u2018New\u2019 FCC Chairperson<\/a> appeared first on Mandatory<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Robert De Niro drew attention after making a surprise cameo on Jimmy Kimmel Live! during the host\u2019s first episode back on air. 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