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Rosie O'Donnell TV comeback and political commentary

Overview

Following her dismissal of late‑night return rumors in July 2026, Rosie O'Donnell has confirmed several upcoming television appearances. On the ‘Tangle With Kyle Ridley’ podcast, O'Donnell announced she will guest-star on ABC’s The View during its 30th‑anniversary season, stating she will participate ‘in whatever way they want’. She addressed past friction with co‑host Whoopi Goldberg, noting that while they previously had a ‘tense time’, they have since moved past the tension.

O'Donnell’s media presence has also been marked by recent confrontations. After being approached by a Fox News crew led by Jesse Watters outside the Daryl Roth Theatre, she posted a TikTok stating she was ‘not afraid’ and directed all interview requests to her publicist. This occurred while she was starring in the off‑Broadway production ‘Common Knowledge’.

From August 17, O'Donnell began a guest-hosting stint on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ during Kimmel’s summer break. Her tenure included a high-profile guest lineup featuring performers such as Ana Gasteyer, Jean Smart, and Nick Offerman. During her run, O'Donnell used her platform to deliver sharp criticisms of Donald Trump, using nicknames such as ‘Mango Mussolini’ and ‘orange Voldemort’. She concluded her four-night stint with a musical parody of ‘Danny Boy’ targeting the President’s appearance and foreign policy, stating, ‘Since we all know you’ll never be Obama, why not resign and make this country great again?’

O'Donnell also noted her recent relocation to Ireland to distance herself from U.S. politics. The White House responded to her remarks via spokesperson Davis Ingle, who described O'Donnell as ‘a nasty woman and a total slob whose brain has been completely destroyed by Trump Derangement Syndrome’. O'Donnell retaliated on Instagram by posting an unflattering 2024 photograph of the President at Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach, captioning the image: ‘This is the guy calling me a slob #mirrormirror.’

Entities

Jimmy Kimmel · Rosie O’Donnell · Jimmy Kimmel Live! · ABC · Rosie O'Donnell

Timeline

  1. about 12 hours ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Rosie O’Donnell responds to White House insults toward her

    Rosie O’Donnell responded to a White House statement calling her a ‘total slob’ by posting an unflattering photo of Donald Trump on Instagram following her guest-hosting stint on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’.

  2. 4 days ago

    [CULTURE] 9 sources
    Rosie O’Donnell concludes Kimmel hosting stint with Trump parody song

    Rosie O’Donnell ended her guest-hosting run on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ with a musical parody of ‘Danny Boy’ urging Donald Trump to resign, prompting a scathing response from the White House.

  3. 6 days ago

    [CULTURE] 25 sources
    Rosie O’Donnell draws high ratings while guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live

    Rosie O’Donnell’s guest-hosting stint on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ has seen high ratings and viral engagement, driven by her pointed monologues regarding Donald Trump and Natalie Harp.

  4. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 22 sources
    Rosie O'Donnell guest hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live! amid political commentary

    Rosie O'Donnell returns to late-night TV as a guest host on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', using her monologues to critique President Trump and discuss her recent move to Ireland.

  5. 11 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Rosie O’Donnell to guest host ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’

    Rosie O’Donnell will guest host ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ starting August 17 while Jimmy Kimmel takes a planned summer break.

  6. 20 days ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Rosie O'Donnell Warns Fox's Jesse Watters, Prepares Return to The View and Jimmy Kimmel

    Rosie O'Donnell rebuked Fox's Jesse Watters after a theater confrontation, announced she’ll guest on The View’s 30th anniversary and will host Jimmy Kimmel Live! in August.

  7. 22 days ago

    [CULTURE] 17 sources
    Rosie O'Donnell to Guest‑Star on The View’s 30th‑Anniversary Season

    Rosie O'Donnell will guest‑appear on The View’s 30th‑anniversary season, recalling past tension with Whoopi Goldberg and emphasizing a guest‑only role.

  8. 28 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Rosie O'Donnell denies Jimmy Kimmel replacement rumors, hints at daytime TV comeback

    Rosie O'Donnell rejects rumors of replacing Jimmy Kimmel, confirms August guest‑hosting and says she might consider a daytime TV return.

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This summary has been updated 14 times: see revision history