Sheryl Lee Ralph Calls Out Jimmy Kimmel for Crashing Quinta Brunson's Emmys Speech

Sheryl Lee Ralph just got flowers from someone really special!

Sheryl Lee Ralph is glowing after her big win at the 2022 Emmy Awards!

Good for Quinta Brunson!

Quinta Brunson is reflecting on the public’s reaction to a big moment from her Emmy win.

Quinta Brunson is clearing the air after the awkward moment at the Emmys following her first win.

Quinta Brunson’s voice is hoarse. The days of pre-award festivities leading up to the Sept. 12 ceremony were frantic, starting with Variety’s Showrunners Dinner (where she swapped war stories with fellow TV creators like Dan Harmon, Danny Strong and Liz Meriwether). Then came the Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony in downtown Los Angeles, the Governors Gala and Disney’s post-Emmy celebration, which spilled into the next day. Something had to give. Yet when the “Abbott Elementary” creator and star sits down for an in-depth interview with Variety, her creative voice is clear and strong.

got him accused of exercising “white privilege” by social media critics. The comedian issued his mea culpa during Brunson’s appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Wednesday.“Congratulations on your Emmy. I missed it, how did it go?” Kimmel, 54, quipped while welcoming the “Abbot Elementary” writer to the show.

The skit saw Arnett drag Kimmel’s “passed out” body onto the stage, before placing him right next to the microphone.The gag continued as Brunson accepted the award for her work on the ABC series Abbott Elementary.Yesterday (September 14), Brunson appeared on Kimmel’s show Jimmy Kimmel Live! and jokingly interrupted his opening monologue as payback.“So you know how you win an Emmy, you only have 45 seconds to do an acceptance speech, which is not that much time? And then you get less time because someone does a dumb comedy bit that goes on a bit too long?” Brunson said.Take a look at the clip here:Later in the show, the pair addressed the incident during a sit-down interview, with Kimmel formally apologising to Brunson.“I do want to explain this for those who may be confused by this,” said Kimmel. “That was a dumb comedy bit that we thought would be funny.

Jimmy Kimmel has apologised to Quinta Brunson for interrupting her Emmy Awards speech. The 54-year-old talk show host was dragged onto the stage apparently passed out to present the Best Writing in a Comedy Series award with Will Arnett, and stayed lying down while Quinta accepted the award for her series 'Abbott Elementary' but has now said sorry to her for "stealing" her moment and admitted he didn't expect such a backlash. He said: "That was a dumb comedy bit that we thought would be funny.

Jimmy Kimmel has issued a full apology to Quinta Brunson for overstaying his welcome on stage at the 2022 Emmy Awards earlier in the week.

Quinta Brunson got back at Jimmy Kimmel for his controversial Emmys bit the best way she could… Interrupting his monologue! The creator, writer and star of appeared on Wednesday, just days after the late-night host drew ire online for sticking to a bit that had him laying down on the Emmys stage during Brunson's acceptance speech for the Outstanding Writing For a Comedy Series.On Wednesday, Brunson interrupted Kimmel's monologue to show off her shiny, new Emmy award.

Ooh, the payback has begun, Jimmy Kimmel!

the 2022 Emmys. The late-night host was dragged on stage by Will Arnett to present the award for Best Writing in a Comedy Series, but was “passed out” because he “had gotten into the skinny margaritas” after losing the Emmy for his late-night series for the “13th time in a row.”When Ralph’s co-star and “Abbott Elementary” creator Quinta Brunson walked onstage to accept the award, Kimmel stayed committed to the bit and did not move, resulting in Brunson struggling to get near the microphone for her speech. According to reporters at a Television Critics Association summer press tour panel on Wednesday, Ralph was less than impressed.

Sheryl Lee Ralph finds a lot less humour in Jimmy Kimmel’s Emmys skit than her fellow “Abbott Elementary” castmates do.

At least one member of Abbott Elementary is coming to the defense of her boss after that odd moment during the Emmys Monday when Jimmy Kimmel played dead on stage as Quinta Brunson took the stage to accept her prize.

extended bit continued during her Emmys acceptance speech for “Abbot Elementary” — though co-star Sheryl Lee Ralph viewed it as “disrespect.”“I’m anticipating that we are going to have a good old-fashioned time,” Brunson — who is set to tape her appearance on Kimmel’s show later Wednesday — said during “Abbott Elementary’s” virtual panel for ABC’s presentation at the Television Critics Association summer press tour. “I have talked with Jimmy since.

Jimmy Kimmel's controversial prolonged comedy bit during Monday night's 2022 Emmy Awards. The Emmy-winning star revealed that she was less than pleased about the late-night talk show host playing dead during co-star and fellow first-time Emmy winner Quinta Brunson's acceptance speech. «I was absolutely confused,» she told reporters at ABC's TCA day on Wednesday. «I didn't know what was going on.

Selome Hailu Sheryl Lee Ralph has made her feelings known on Jimmy Kimmel’s bit during Quinta Brunson’s Emmys acceptance speech. During a virtual panel for ABC’s presentation at the TCA’s summer press tour, “Abbott Elementary” creator and star Brunson was asked Kimmel lying down onstage as she won the award for comedy writing on Monday night. She reiterated her previous comments that she isn’t upset about what happened, mentioning that she’s appearing on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on Wednesday. “I’m anticipating that we are going to have a good old fashioned time,” she said. “I have talked with Jimmy since, and I think no matter what, it’s important to just showcase that ‘Abbott Elementary’ is premiering next week. It’s gonna be a good time and you’ll probably just have to tune in and watch.”

Jimmy Kimmel after he stole the limelight from actress Quinta Brunson as she accepted her accolade. The 54-year-old chat show host pretended to pass out onstage as Quinta, writer and star of hit comedy show Abbott Elementary, gave her acceptance speech for Best Writing for a Comedy Series. This was the actress’ first ever Emmy win and so it was a big moment for her – that annoyed fans pointed out was upstaged by Jimmy, who remained ‘passed out’ on the floor beside her the whole speech.

Jimmy Kimmel faced backlash after some viewers took issue with a controversial stunt that he pulled during Quinta Brunson's Emmy Awards acceptance speech on Monday night. Kimmel, 54, and Will Arnett, 52, who were the presenters for the Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series award, began their segment with a bit in which the actor dragged Kimmel on stage by his ankles as he joked that the TV host had passed out after having "gotten into the skinny margaritas" backstage following his loss in his own category. When Brunson, 32, walked onstage to accept her award after Arnett announced her as the winner, she had to step over Kimmel's body to get to the microphone as he pretended to be comatose while laying on the floor.

 creator Quinta Brunson is poking fun at Jimmy Kimmel after his comedy bit at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards sparked internet backlash. Will Arnett and Kimmel were tapped to present the Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series award on Monday, and couldn't help but create a performative moment for the telecast. The joke began when Will Arnett dragged an immobile Kimmel onstage, joking that this is the «13th time in a row that he’s lost and he just got into the skinny margaritas back there.» After Arnett announced Brunson as the winner, she attempted to inform Kimmel that he could move now that she had collected the Emmy award, saying, «Jimmy, wake up.

Sheryl Lee Ralph just won her first ever Emmy, and her kids made SURE she knew just how proud they were!

A night to remember. Jimmy Kimmel endlessly complimented Quinta Brunson. The creator and star of ABC’s Abbott Elementary just won her first Emmy for Best Comedy Writing at the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards, and the late-night talk show host celebrated by lying down on the floor when she was giving her speech.

Emmys acceptance speech with a misjudged skit.On Monday night (September 12), Kimmel and actor Will Arnett presented the award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. The skit saw Arnett drag Kimmel’s “passed out” body onto the stage, before placing him right next to the microphone.READ MORE: Emmys 2022: the winners, losers, snubs and successesBut as Brunson – who won for her work on the ABC series Abbott Elementary – stepped onto the stage to accept her award, Kimmel continued the gag by pretending to be out cold, prompting Brunson to give her speech over his body.Viewers soon took to Twitter to criticise Kimmel, with many describing the skit as “disrespectful”.“Quinta Brunson deserved better than giving her acceptance over Jimmy Kimmel’s ‘dead’ body,” wrote one viewer.Another added: “The choice to make Quinta Brunson step over Jimmy Kimmel to get to the mic and then play her off early was atrocious.”“Jimmy Kimmel RUINED Quinta Brunson’s onstage pictures!” said another.

Quinta Brunson is taking it all in stride!

winners and nominees from the 74th annual Emmy Awards quickly made their way to the high-profile after-parties to let loose. The casts of and had much to celebrate as they took home multiple wins, while other co-stars simply enjoyed being in one another's company. Reese Witherspoon and other stars gave ET exclusive details on the upcoming seasons of their hit shows, while Jimmy Kimmel exclusively spoke with ET about his viral on-stage moment during Quinta Brunson's acceptance speech. And the fashion extravaganza continued with some stunning outfit changes from the likes of Emmy winner Zendaya and others. Here's what went down at the evening's biggest after-parties.The Cast That Plays TogetherThe stars of made a night of it at the Netflix Emmys after-party. Lee Rodriguez (Fabiola Torres), Richa Moorjani (Kamala) and Christina Kartchner (Eve) were all spotted sitting on a couch chatting. They appeared to be very deep in conversation.

Quinta Brunson won her first Emmy Award last night in the Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for her hit ABC series Abbott Elementary!

The 2022 Emmys may be over, but Us Weekly is just getting started! We’ve got exclusive details of what you didn’t see behind the scenes of TV’s biggest night, from cast reunions to fangirl moments.

Emmys speech into “The White-Man Show.”Late night host Jimmy Kimmel is being accused of “white privilege” after overshadowing “Abbott Elementary” star-creator Quinta Brunson’s 2022 Emmys speech with a decidedly obnoxious sketch. Footage of the stunt is going viral as awards show fans rip the funnyman for allegedly ruining her big moment. For the uninitiated, the inflammatory moment occurred after presenter Will Arnett dragged the 54-year-old “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host on stage for a skit before announcing the winner for Best Writing in a Comedy Series at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards Show in Los Angeles.“Jimmy couldn’t be here tonight,” Arnett, 52 joked while addressing his “passed out” co-host.

Jimmy Kimmel is facing heavy criticism online after gatecrashing Quinta Brunson’s Emmys acceptance speech. Brunson won an Emmy Award for her writing on the comedy series Abbott Elementary. She was introduced by actor Will Arnett, who dragged Kimmel onstage as part of a bit – the host pretended to have passed out after drinking too many skinny margaritas upon losing in his own category.

Jimmy Kimmel has nothing but praise for Quinta Brunson after her big win at the 2022 Emmy Awards. Even if his comedy bit during the segment seemed to rub people the wrong way.

Hoda Kotb shed tears of joy on Monday when she viewed the Emmys from her home and witnessed a historic moment. The Today show star admitted she was left "sobbing" after Sheryl Lee Ralph's win for best supporting actress in a comedy series for Abbot Elementary. MORE: Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie revel in Today reunion as they share BTS photosShe became only the second Black winner in that category for her work on the ABC show. WATCH: Hoda Kotb's family life - all we know Hoda recorded the moment airing on TV when Sheryl collected her award and broke into song.The mom-of-two then shared it on Instagram and captioned the clip: "Sobbing! @thesherylleeralph this is YOUR TIME @abbottelemabc."MORE: Hoda Kotb's swimsuit-clad polar plunge sends co-host Jenna Bush Hager into a 'tizzy'MORE: Hoda Kotb's decision to spend time with her family over the summer is so relatableShe received a standing ovation for her acceptance speech when she sang the chorus  from Dianne Reeves' Endangered Species.A post shared by Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb)Hoda said she was hugely emotional watching Sheryl's Emmy win "I am an endangered species, but I sing no victims' songs. I am a woman, I am an artist, and I know where voice belongs," she sang, leaving the audience shocked and silent.Hoda's fans commented on her post, writing: "Best Acceptance Speech Ever," and, "that's awesome.

Viewers of the 2022 Emmys were not happy with Jimmy Kimmel after he stole the limelight from actress Quinta Brunson as she accepted her accolade. The 54-year-old chat show host pretended to pass out onstage as Quinta, writer and star of hit comedy show Abbott Elementary, gave her acceptance speech for Best Writing for a Comedy Series.This was the actress’ first ever Emmy win and so it was a big moment for her – that annoyed fans pointed out was upstaged by Jimmy, who remained ‘passed out’ on the floor beside her the whole speech.

Jimmy Kimmel has nothing but praise for Quinta Brunson after her big win at the 2022 Emmy Awards. Even if his comedy bit during the segment seemed to rub people the wrong way.Kimmel attended the Walt Disney Company Emmys After Party on Monday, and he spoke with ET's Matt Cohen about the star and creator's exciting win.«She is so unbelievably talented.

After the intensity and suspense of tonight’s Emmy broadcast, the winners, nominees and presenters gathered afterward to blow off some steam. From the Governors Ball to fetes thrown by HBO and Apple, many of the night’s biggest names were there — except for, of course, Jerrod Carmichael, who took his Emmy and his fur coat and went home.

Quinta Brunson is reacting to Jimmy Kimmel‘s bit at the 2022 Emmy Awards.