MUNA says its appearance was pre-recorded and the band was unaware of the guest lineup. Naomi McPherson publicly supports Palestine and posts "Free Palestine." American late-night host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel encountered significant public backlash following Thursday's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, which featured 'Israeli' actress Gal Gadot as a primary guest. Gadot's appearance on the show drew sharp criticism from pro-Palestine viewers and activists online, sparking calls to boycott the segment. The episode also featured a musical performance by the American indie pop band MUNA. That's not ok @jimmykimmel , you can't play both sides, choose which side of history you wanna be on because Gal lame actress is a genocide supporter and ex IDF. https://t.co/ElecHxRH4v — Omar Gaza 🇵🇸 (@Omar_Gaza) September 11, 2026 MUNA distance themselves from Gadot Following the broadcast and subsequent viewer outcry, MUNA member Naomi McPherson addressed the band's inclusion in the episode. McPherson explained that the group's musical performance had been recorded days prior to the broadcast and stated that the band members "weren't told who any of the guests were gonna be." Using the moment to respond to fans and address the controversy, McPherson explicitly voiced support for Palestine, publishing the statement: "Free Palestine."

American late-night host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel encountered significant public backlash following Thursday’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, which featured ‘Israeli’ actress Gal Gadot as a primary guest.

Gadot’s appearance on the show drew sharp criticism from pro-Palestine viewers and activists online, sparking calls to boycott the segment.

  • Madagaskar_sky@lemmy.world
    81·
    19 hours ago

    Way ahead of you. I’ve been boycotting him for decades. Everytime I hear about him I have to put in effort to remember who or which one he is. I’ve unfortunately learned who he is through social media osmosis. Late night tv is so ducking boring.

  • davel [he/him]@lemmy.mlEnglish
    252·
    1 day ago

    Eyes Wide Shut was a documentary. The Weinstein industry is just another head of the Epstein hydra. It’s a big club, and we ain’t in it.

  • Tyrq@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    292·
    1 day ago

    Having to take an interview online with Talarico and then putting this trash eater on tv kinda gives away exactly who Kimmel is working for too, whether or not he likes it. Just another part of the smoke and mirror show I guess.

  • BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today
    1624·
    1 day ago

    I’m not pleased that she was on, but I’m not boycotting Jimmy Kimmel after all he’s done. Just let him know we’re unhappy, hell get the message.

    • Tyra@lemmy.mlEnglish
      171·
      1 day ago

      after all he’s done

      did I miss something?! What did he do 😭

      • Professorozone@lemmy.world
        32·
        15 hours ago

        Well he pretty much goes on his show every night to point out all of the shit TACO is doing and how ridiculous this administration is and suffered because of it. I like Jimmy Kimmel but I am disappointed.

    • davel [he/him]@lemmy.mlEnglish
      193·
      1 day ago

      After all he’s done? He hasn’t done shit but be a crass entertainer to the masses. He started as a co-host of the toxic The Man Show and of Win Ben Stein’s Money. Getting paid an eight-figure salary to deliver zingers about Trump is no great sacrifice.

    • mangaskahn@lemmy.world
      11·
      1 day ago

      It does specify boycotting the segment, basically just skip her interview. I feel like that’s a fair request.