Jimmy Kimmel Apologizes to 'Abbott Elementary' Creator Quinta Brunson Over 'Dumb' Emmys Sketch

Jimmy Kimmel backs down after his 'dumb' Emmys skit with Will Arnett.

The late-night host lay down on stage during 'Abbott Elementary' creator Quinta Brunson's Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series Emmys acceptance speech, continuing a gag he was too drunk to bear after being dragged onto the stage by fellow comedian Arnett. Brunson tricked Kimmel into standing up during his speech, but he remained committed to the bit and didn't move.

During the September 14 episode of “,” Brunson, with his Emmy in hand, in turn interrupted Kimmel’s monologue.

"You know, you're a little early for your interview. It's after the commercial," Kimmel said.

Brunson replied, "I know, but I have a small favor to ask of you, actually. So you know how you win an Emmy, you only have 45 seconds to give an acceptance speech, that which isn't that long? And then you have less time because someone's doing some stupid comedy that's a little too long?"

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Brunson then asked to use Kimmel's monologue segment to end his acceptance speech for the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards.

"So, thank you again to the Academy for this incredible honor," Brunson said, before listing a series of contributors to thank, as well as "Abbott Elementary" fans. . “And the Internet, for raising me. And to all my 'Abbott Elementary' writers watching, I wouldn't have this without you. But now please go to bed, we have work tomorrow… even though you are adults and I have no jurisdiction over when you sleep. »

Kimmel then explained to the audience the context in which Brunson was asked to appear during the monologue.

“I want to explain this for those who might be confused,” Kimmel said. "It was a stupid comedy that we thought was funny. I lost, then I drank too much and had to be dragged on stage. And then people got pissed."

To Brunson, Kimmel added, "They said I stole your moment, and maybe I did. I'm really sorry if I did that - I'm sorry I did. do that, actually. And also, the last thing I want to do is upset you because I think about you so much, and I think you know that. I hope you know that."

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Brunson thanked Kimmel for his apology, saying, "Honestly, I was in such a good time to have a good time, like I won my first Emmy! I was up there happy and I was captivated by the moment."

"Abbott Elementary" Emmy winner Sheryl Lee Ralph previously addressed Kimmel's "disrespect" at ABC's TCA panel ahead of the workplace comedy series' second season.

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“I was absolutely confused. I had no idea what I was doing,” Ralph explained of Kimmel lying on the ground.

She added that she kept thinking, "I wish that man would take off. The disrespect, Jimmy. But that's just me."

Sarcasticly, Ralph joked, "It was lovely that he was lying on the floor during his wonderful acceptance speech." Ralph noted that she confronted Kimmel after the ceremony and that he "got" the ramifications.

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