Overview

• Kimmel says the rib stayed lodged in Damon’s throat for about an hour and a half before it cleared.
• He recounts repeated Heimlich attempts that he says failed because the food was too far down.
• After searching YouTube, he says feeding Damon small pieces of bread helped move the obstruction into his stomach.
• Damon’s brother Kyle was present, according to Kimmel, who joked he feared the incident would look like a crime if it ended badly.
• The story originates from Kimmel’s Variety interview and has been widely aggregated, and Damon has not offered separate confirmation in these reports.