This week, Bill Maher walked out in front of his live audience to a standing ovation, as the Real Time with Bill Maher host addressed ABC ‘s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! , comparing it to his own cancellation over two decades ago by the same network.
“I know why you’re happy tonight: I’m still on,” the late-night host said before beginning his monologue.
Maher continued, “Talk show hosts are going down like Blockbusters in the ’90s … Let me just tell you something, I am not intimidated by the FCC, and if President Trump is watching, I have one thing to say to you: Have you lost weight? You look terrific,” to audience cheers and laughs.
“No, that’s not me, and never will be,” Maher added, “but life is f—ing weird. It was 24 years to the day that I made comments on ABC t