Sep 22, 2025
Ask A Genius 1513: Jimmy Kimmel Controversy: Silence, Speculation, and Media Fallout
How did influencer amplification escalate the Kimmel controversy into a full-blown media crisis? Rick Rosner reflected on the unfolding Jimmy Kimmel controversy, where silence has become the dominant strategy. Despite outreach from outlets like The Hollywood Reporter and TMZ, no one close to the situation—Kimmel, ABC, Sinclair, or Nexstar—has spoken publicly, fearing missteps in tense…