Overview

• Jimmy Kimmel's stand-up routine at Disney's 2025 upfront event included a controversial joke comparing Peyton and Eli Manning to convicted murderers Lyle and Erik Menendez.
• The audience groaned loudly at the joke, prompting Kimmel to respond with, 'Too soon or too late?' during his 12-minute set.
• The Manning brothers had earlier performed a comedic song-and-dance routine promoting their upcoming Hulu series, 'Chad Powers,' in which they serve as executive producers.
• On the same day, a Los Angeles judge resentenced the Menendez brothers to life with the possibility of parole, adding sensitivity to Kimmel's remarks.
• The incident has drawn mixed reactions on social media, with some criticizing Kimmel's timing and taste, while others defended his critique of the Mannings' performance.