ABC reportedly decided on the future of Jimmy Kimmel and his late night talk show after controversial Melania Trump joke

ABC is "sticking by" Jimmy Kimmel after his "expectant widow" joke about Melania Trump.

The Jimmy Kimmel Live! host has faced backlash from the First Lady and her husband, US President Donald Trump, following his comments last week, but the Disney-owned broadcaster isn't rushing to take action the same way they did after his remarks over the death of Charlie Kirk earlier this year.

An ABC insider told Page Six that the network “is sticking by” Jimmy, and they "don’t plan to suspend him, fire him or cancel the show".

The source added: "It’s back to taping per usual. They’re moving on.”

Jimmy made his joke on Jimmy Kimmel Live! days before an alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump, 79, at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday (25.04.26).

During a parody of the event, he referenced Melania’s appearance and 56th birthday.

During the segment, he said: “Our First Lady, Melania, is here. Look at Melania, so beautiful. Mrs Trump, you have a glow like an expectant widow.”

He added: “You know, Melania's birthday is on Sunday. She's planning to celebrate at home the same way she always does, looking out a window and whispering, ‘What have I done?’”