Rosie O'Donnell stated in an interview with Kara Swisher that she is not concerned about the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or its Chairman Brendan Carr as she prepares to guest host on ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' O'Donnell addressed her plans for the show and her ongoing conflict with former President Donald Trump. When asked if she was worried about any repercussions from the FCC, O'Donnell dismissed the idea, saying, 'I don't pay any heed to them.' She also mentioned that her parody of the song 'If I Only Had a Brain' from 'The Wizard of Oz' was rejected by the network due to its political content, although a source indicated that the song is still undergoing copyright clearance. O'Donnell is scheduled to host episodes of Kimmel's show starting August 17, alongside other guest hosts including Tiffany Haddish and Anthony Anderson. In a previous interview, Carr expressed no regrets about his comments regarding ABC and Disney, emphasizing the importance of local stations serving their communities.
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Rosie O'Donnell Discusses Upcoming Guest Hosting on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
Rosie O'Donnell expressed confidence ahead of her guest hosting role on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', stating she is not worried about the FCC or its Chairman Brendan Carr. She discussed her plans for the show and mentioned that a political parody she wanted to perform was rejected by the network. O'Donnell is set to host episodes beginning August 17.
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Rosie O'Donnell Discusses Upcoming Guest Hosting on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'