Key Takeaways
- Jimmy Kimmel’s pulled TV interview with James Talarico has reached 5 million YouTube views.
- The interview was initially aired on Wednesday night’s episode of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
- It was removed from ABC due to threats.
Jimmy Kimmel’s controversial interview with James Talarico, a Texan Democrat running for the U.S. Senate, has garnered significant attention, with the video crossing 5 million views on YouTube in just 24 hours.
During the Wednesday night episode of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’, Kimmel revealed that the interview would not air on his ABC show due to threats.
The interview, which was intended to be part of the show, was pulled from the broadcast, leading to its immediate upload to YouTube.
Since its posting, the video has become a sensation, with viewers from around the world tuning in to watch the interview.
Talarico, a Democrat, was discussing his campaign and political views when the interview was abruptly cut short.
The decision to air the interview on YouTube was likely made to ensure the public could still access the content, despite the threats.
Kimmel’s team has not provided further details on the nature of the threats or the specific circumstances surrounding the interview’s removal.
The high number of views suggests that the interview has sparked considerable interest and debate among viewers.
While the interview was not broadcast on the show, it has now become a significant talking point in the political landscape, particularly in Texas and beyond.
