Jimmy Kimmel apologizes to Quinta Brunson for ‘dumb comedy bit’ at Emmys | CNN
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Well, he didn’t punch her. But Jimmy Kimmel took some time out during an appearance on his talk show late Wednesday night to apologize for what happened to Kuyta Brunson. “Bonga Comedy Bit” That some viewers felt Monday was robbed of her Emmy win.
“People say I stole your moment” Kimmel told Brunson. “And maybe I did, and if I did, I’m very sorry. I’m sorry.” what Do it, actually. And the last thing I would ever want to do is bother you because I think about you so much. I think you know. I hope you know that.”
Brunson, as he did backstage after his win, told Kimmel that what he remembers most about the moment was his joy — his recognition for outstanding writing in a comedy series. There was no bad feeling about him lying on the floor during his acceptance speech.
“Well, Jimmy, let me just say, thank you. It’s very kind of you to say that,” he said. “I was, honestly, just in the moment of having a good time. Like, I won my first Emmy. I was happy to be there and I was wrapped up in the moment and just having a good time.
Kimmel presented Brunson’s category with Will Arnett, who dragged Kimmel onstage and joked that Kimmel “got into skinny margaritas” at the theater’s bar after losing in the first category.
After the creator and star of “Abbott Elementary” was announced as the winner to write the pilot for the popular sitcom, Kimmel remained on the ground at the base of the microphone stand. He was there during Brunson’s acceptance speech and until the commercial break, for about two minutes in total.
Kimmel stayed out of camera frame for the duration of Brunson’s speech, which lasted about a minute.
During Kamil’s opening monologue On Wednesday night, Brunson had some time to say a few more words of thanks after walking onstage and asking for favors, joking that “sometimes you get less time (on stage) because someone does a dumb comedy.” is that goes on a bit. Too long.”
“I’ve heard about it over the years,” Kimmel replied before giving him the floor.
On Monday night, as the Internet began to rage toward Kimmel, Brunson was kind to Kimmel backstage in post-win interviews with the press, telling reporters that it “didn’t bother me that much.” What”, he added, adding that Kamil was of early age. His supporters and “Abbott Elementary.”
“I might be mad at him tomorrow. I’m going to his show on Wednesday, so I might punch him in the face,” she joked.
This, of course, is not a teachable moment.
“Abbott Elementary” returns with a new season on Sept. 21 on ABC.