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So, why did this happen? Once hailed as a rising star in late-night television, Kimmel’s appeal appears to have waned significantly. The initial hype following his suspension and comeback seemed promising, but it was short-lived. Critics suggest that the late-night landscape has shifted, and audiences are increasingly disengaged from these traditional talk shows, viewing them as relics of a bygone era—a “mastodon in the tarpit,” to borrow a vivid metaphor.