Jimmy Kimmel, American TV host, weighs in on conspiracy theories surrounding the Los Angeles wildfires.
The famend TV presenter and comic has addressed the “nuts” conspiracy theories spreading on social media concerning the L.A fires through the newest episode of his well-known speak present.
The media persona, whereas urging viewers and Los Angeles locals to donate to these impacted by the wildfires, shared an fascinating run-in his brother just lately had within the city close to one of many evacuation zones.
“He began speaking to a woman in line who truthfully believed that Diddy (Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs) began the fires,” Kimmel stated.
Expressing his shock on the feedback, the late-night host stated: “Diddy, who’s in jail in New York, managed to begin the fireplace. And she believed this.”
He added that the conspiracy appeared to return from TikTok.
“There’s a narrative going round on TikTok that claims the fires had been began on function by ‘elites’ who intend to destroy Diddy’s pedophile escape tunnels as a result of they’re proof. This is one thing actual individuals consider,” defined Jimmy Kimmel.
He additionally drew up a map highlighting the place the fires are spreading, all notably miles away from Combs’ dwelling in Beverly Hills.
However, he didn’t chorus impressing followers together with his humour, saying: “Thank God fireplace is not fueled by silly, or this nation could be one big Olympic torch proper now.”
