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Jelly Roll jokes about Donald Trump's weight during guest-hosting stint on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
The country singer addressed reports regarding the president's weight during his four-night appearance on the ABC late-night show.
The short version
- Country musician Jelly Roll guest-hosted 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' on Aug. 24, opening with a monologue focused on President Donald Trump's weight.
- The singer referenced his own weight loss while commenting on reports of Trump's physical appearance and past remarks.
- The performance marks Jelly Roll's second consecutive summer guest-hosting the ABC late-night broadcast for a four-night stint.
Key facts
- Jelly Roll served as guest host on ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' on Aug. 24, 2026, beginning a four-night hosting stint.[Billboard]
- During his opening monologue, Jelly Roll referenced a report on President Donald Trump's weight gain and noted his own approximate 300-pound weight loss.[Billboard]
- The monologue included a clip reel of Trump commenting on others' physical appearances.[Billboard]