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.

  • Confused_Emus@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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    2 hours ago

    I only got into watching Kimmel when he was at risk of being taken off the air because of the baby president’s temper tantrum. Starting to remember why I didn’t like watching him before. Not to mention I swear he was ripping of Colbert’s writers - he had damn near the same jokes every night.

  • Venia Silente@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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    6 hours ago

    Okay maybe I got the wrong information from stereotypes about Israhell but doesn’t it not make sense to use “was in the IDF” as a reason to ban Gal because military conscription in that country is mandatory? It would not be too different from banning anyone in a given country where they are a recorded citizen.

    • Hildegard (she/her)@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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      6 hours ago

      You are correct. Conscription is mandatory and she was only in the idf for two years. She fulfilled the conscription requirement and didn’t volunteer further.

      However, she is an outspoken supporter of isreal and very much a cultural ambassador. Given many of her more recent statements and actions, she’s clearly very supportive of the current government, and a fair inclusion in isreali boycotts.

      But yes, you shouldn’t damn someone for idf membership alone, as that is a stain on their circumstances rather than character.

  • snoons@lemmy.caEnglish
    15·
    21 hours ago

    criticism from pro-Palestine sane, well informed viewers and activists people with a conscience.

  • switcheroo@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    19 hours ago

    Why would anyone watch that?

    (Not defending the show but Kimmel does interview a lot of people. He interviewed a gross pedophile rapist with a learning disability once.)

    • Widdershins@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      3 hours ago

      interviewed a gross pedophile rapist with a learning disability

      You’ll have to be more specific that’s literally anyone they could pick off the street outside the studio in hollywood.