In the ever-entertaining world of late-night comedy, it seems Jimmy Kimmel has once again found himself at the center of drama, and this time it involves both passports and tears. Jimmy, the lovable late-night host known for his cheeky digs at politics and occasional emotional outbursts, has been stirring the pot with rumors about moving to Italy. He humorously shared on a podcast with Sarah Silverman that he’s got an Italian passport, sparking speculation that he might just pack up and head for the land of pasta and gelato to escape a certain former president.

Kimmel’s maternal lineage, his grandmother Edith’s family from Candida in Italy’s Avellino province, qualified him for dual citizenship, which he first publicly revealed during Italian Republic Day celebrations in Los Angeles. This announcement led to characteristic vitriol from President Trump, with mocking comments on Truth Social about Kimmel’s talent and suggestions of revoking citizenship.

However, Kimmel has explicitly clarified that he’s not actually moving to Italy, despite obtaining dual citizenship. He assures his audience that leaving is as unlikely as making significant changes to his career out of the blue. He’s claimed his Italian citizenship not with the intention to relocate, but rather as a point of personal significance, celebrating his family heritage.

This whole hullabaloo gave a chance for Trump to join the fray, hinting that Kimmel could join the ranks of other late-night hosts faced with challenges related to ratings. Nevertheless, Kimmel has no plans of fleeing the scene just yet, continuing to engage his audience with humor and his unique brand of wit amidst this amusing narrative surrounding his potential move to Italy.