AceShowbiz - Jimmy Kimmel, the host of ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", has not been shy about his past, especially his time co-hosting Comedy Central's "The Man Show" from 1999 to 2003.

The crass comedy show, co-hosted with Adam Carolla, was notorious for its blatant misogyny and ended each episode with scantily clad women jumping on trampolines. The show's tone was intended to be tongue-in-cheek although many viewers took it literally.

With the rise of social media, clips from the defunct show have resurfaced, leading to accusations of hypocrisy against Kimmel, who is now vocal about progressive causes and one of the loudest critics of President Donald Trump.

Critics often highlight his 1990s impression of NBA star Karl Malone in blackface as a particularly egregious example. Kimmel has acknowledged that these criticisms are fair, stating that he regrets many aspects of his early career.

"Yeah, it's fair game," Kimmel said in an interview with Rolling Stone, addressing the criticism head-on. He added, "The very people who are using those videos as an example of why I'm a horrible person were probably the biggest fans of the show at that time."

In a raw and emotional response to the 2024 election results, where Donald Trump won a second term, Kimmel broke down on his show, expressing his dismay over what he saw as a terrible night for social justice, health care, and democracy.

This public display of emotion drew more criticism from those pointing to his "Man Show" antics, dubbing him a hypocrite. Kimmel maintains that his commentary has matured, much like his comedy style.

Elaborating on his growth, Kimmel noted, "I won't make a joke that I wouldn't make if a person of that color or persuasion was in the room." He insists that while comedy should not have rigid boundaries, it must evolve with societal changes.

The comedian acknowledges the inherent differences in the perceived acceptability of comedy, citing that what's funny to one person might be offensive to another. "There's no black and white when it comes to comedy. The line is different for every person," Kimmel said.

He also emphasized that he doesn't believe in cancel culture. Dave Chappelle, for instance, can make jokes that others couldn't get away with, highlighting the subjective nature of comedy.