Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel didn’t hold back when taking aim at Kanye West and Bianca Censori over their headline-grabbing appearance at the 2025 Grammys. During his monologue on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday, February 3, he delivered a scathing takedown of the couple, poking fun at their controversial red carpet moment.
Kimmel kicked things off with a sharp remark about Kanye, comparing him to a groundhog emerging from its burrow just to make an appearance. He pointed out that the rapper showed up for the red carpet but skipped the actual ceremony. However, it was Kanye’s wife, Bianca Censori, who truly stole the spotlight—or rather, sparked outrage—with her nearly-naked outfit.
The comedian then shifted gears to Will Smith, who was present at the awards for a tribute to Quincy Jones, despite his decade-long ban from the Oscars following the infamous 2022 slap incident. Kimmel joked that Smith should have redirected his energy and slapped Kanye on the red carpet instead. “I think all would be forgiven. He’d be hosting the Oscars next year,” he quipped.
Not stopping there, Kimmel took a swipe at President Donald Trump, saying that under normal circumstances, Censori’s outfit would have been the biggest scandal of the weekend. But thanks to Trump, it barely cracked the top ten in terms of wild news stories.
Drawing a pop culture comparison, Kimmel likened Censori’s barely-there look to the uproar over Janet Jackson’s 2004 Super Bowl wardrobe malfunction, which had the entire country in an uproar back then. This time, though, the reaction was mixed, with many criticizing her daring fashion choice.
Kanye and Bianca, who have been married since December 2022, made a bold fashion statement at the Grammys. West opted for an all-black outfit featuring a simple t-shirt and pants, while Censori arrived draped in a massive black fur coat—only to shed it later, revealing a sheer dress that left little to the imagination. Completing the look, she sported flip-flop heels and styled her hair in a sleek bun, ensuring their red carpet moment wouldn’t be forgotten anytime soon.