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Jimmy Kimmel\u2019s<\/strong> much-anticipated return <\/strong>to ABC\u2019s late-night television came with a heavy dose of surprise and some unfiltered language, thanks to Robert De Niro<\/strong>. After nearly a week off-air, Jimmy Kimmel Live! came back on September 23 with a headline-making cameo that had fans cheering loudly.<\/p>\n Jimmy Kimmel, who believed he would be speaking to FCC chairman Brendan Carr, was instead greeted by Robert De Niro in a video sketch. The Oscar-winning actor leaned into his mob-boss persona, playing a fictional version of the FCC\u2019s new chair. When Kimmel hinted that the FCC seemed to be using mob-style tactics to silence free speech, De Niro shot back: \u201cWhat the f*ck did you just say to me?\u201d<\/p>\n Kimmel reminded him that cursing on broadcast television could result in a fine from the very commission he supposedly led. \u201cI am the f*king FCC, I can say whatever the f<\/em>ck I want.\u201d After Kimmel called the tone threatening, De Niro ended with, \u201cIt\u2019s just me, Jimmy, the chairman of the FCC, gently suggesting that you gently shut the f*ck up.\u201d<\/p>\n The sketch continued with De Niro introducing a new, ominous motto for the FCC: \u201cSticks and stones may break your bones.\u201d When Kimmel tried to finish the proverb with \u201c\u2026but words can never harm you,\u201d De Niro corrected him, \u201cOh, well, they can harm you now. Let\u2019s make sure you pick the right words. Capisce?\u201d However, that was not all; it also featured not-so-subtle jokes on Donald Trump and suppression of free speech.<\/p>\n This was Kimmel\u2019s comeback since ABC placed his show on \u201cindefinite\u201d suspension. Following controversial remarks<\/a> about the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. ABC said the pause was intended to avoid \u201cinflaming a tense situation.\u201d<\/p>\n It triggered a wave of support<\/a> for Kimmel from fellow late-night hosts and Hollywood stars. Over 400 celebrities, including Jennifer Aniston, Ben Affleck, Tom Hanks, and Meryl Streep, signed an ACLU-backed letter defending free speech and condemning efforts to silence the host. Now, Jimmy Kimmel Live! continues airing weeknights at 11:35 p.m. ET on ABC.<\/p>\n The post Robert De Niro Asks Jimmy Kimmel to \u2018Shut The F*** Up\u2019 Amid ABC Return<\/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":" Jimmy Kimmel\u2019s much-anticipated return to ABC\u2019s late-night television came with a heavy dose of surprise and some unfiltered language, thanks to Robert De Niro. After nearly a week off-air, Jimmy Kimmel Live! came back on September 23 with a headline-making cameo that had fans cheering loudly. 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