Jelly Roll speaking into a microphone during his guest host monologue on Jimmy Kimmel Live
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Jelly Roll Claps Back at Fox News Host Jesse Watters Over Wild Ozempic Claims

Country star Jelly Roll isn't backing down after Fox News presenter Jesse Watters targeted his guest-hosting stint on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

By Rae MitchellPublished Updated 2 min read

Jelly Roll is not backing down from conservative commentators after taking over the late-night desk. The country superstar turned TV presenter fired back at Fox News anchor Jesse Watters during his latest monologue, refusing to let cable news talking heads intimidate him. The drama erupted after Watters took aim at the musician on air. The conservative news commentator floated a bizarre claim, alleging that Jelly Roll had contracted a case of "Trump Derangement Syndrome" brought on by his personal use of the weight-loss medication Ozempic. Rather than staying silent, the chart-topping artist addressed the outlandish commentary head-on while filling in on *Jimmy Kimmel Live!*. ## What did Jelly Roll say about Donald Trump on Kimmel During his Wednesday night monologue, the musician leaned right back into political satire. He targeted former President Donald Trump over proposed trade policies involving Canada, warning audiences about prospective financial inflation on everyday consumer goods. Jelly Roll joked that the proposed trade tariffs could inflate the cost of everyday essentials, including liquor, mobile devices, and toilet paper. He quipped to the studio audience that shoppers might soon face a "World War Two-ply" situation, poking fun at potential household shortages. Delivering his punchline, he added that there was undeniable irony in paying premium rates for bathroom tissue while the politician remained full of hot air. ## Why is Jelly Roll hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live The Grammy-nominated artist took over hosting duties for *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* as part of a guest stint this week. Addressing the political pushback from conservative circles, the singer explained that poking fun at political figures is simply par for the course when running a late-night comedy show. He admitted that his comedic commentary had ruffled feathers across the political spectrum, but insisted he was merely fulfilling his duties behind the desk. Jelly Roll emphasized that delivering topical jokes about the chief executive comes with the territory of late-night television, regardless of who holds office. While right-wing pundits continue to scrutinize his monologue performances, the genre-bending star appears content to keep swinging. His temporary residence on the late-night circuit marks another high-profile milestone in his rapid rise through pop-culture royalty.

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Why did Fox News host Jesse Watters call out Jelly Roll?
Jesse Watters claimed on air that Jelly Roll was suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome linked to Ozempic after the singer mocked Donald Trump during a late-night appearance.
What did Jelly Roll say about Donald Trump on Jimmy Kimmel Live?
Jelly Roll joked about Donald Trump's proposed trade tariffs on Canada, making light of potential price increases on whiskey, mobile phones, and toilet paper.