Los Angeles, Jan. 5 -- Jimmy Kimmel described the past year as one of the most challenging phases of his life, reflecting on the turmoil faced by his show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, after it was temporarily taken off the air.

The popular late-night host won the award for Best Talk Show at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, January 4. This was his second win in the category.

After receiving the award, Kimmel spoke to reporters in the winner's room and opened up about the difficult months his show went through, according to PEOPLE.

While speaking about this phase, Kimmel compared the situation to watching his "own funeral" and shared how emotionally heavy the time was for him.

"It was almost a near-death experience for me. Of course, n...