United Kingdom, Dec. 22 -- Jimmy Kimmel is to deliver the UK's Alternative Christmas Message this year.

The US comedian has filmed a speech for Channel 4 as an alternative to King Charles' traditional Royal Christmas message which is broadcast annually on Christmas Day (25.12.25) and Kimmel is expected to address his tumultuous year in which Jimmy Kimmel Live! was briefly taken off the air following pressure from US President Donald Trump's administration after Kimmel made controversial comments on the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.

In the speech, Kimmel says: "From a fascism perspective, this has been a really great year."

Kimmel is also expected to address the issue of press freedom and urge UK viewers to resist a...