Overview

• Kimmel says Damon began choking on a pork rib during dinner at the host’s home, with Damon’s brother Kyle present.
• He says the obstruction persisted for about an hour and a half despite repeated Heimlich attempts.
• After consulting YouTube, Kimmel and Kyle fed Damon small pieces of bread, which Kimmel says helped move the rib into his stomach.
• The account originates from Kimmel’s remarks to Variety and has been widely republished without independent confirmation from Damon in these reports.
• Coverage places the anecdote against their staged rivalry and notes Damon’s July 30 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire appearance with Ken Jennings to benefit Water.org.