Which late-night talk show features the recurring segment “Mean Tweets”?

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Jimmy Kimmel Live! features the recurring segment “Mean Tweets.”

In the segment, celebrities read insulting or sarcastic messages about themselves posted on Twitter, now known as X, usually while facing the camera. The humor comes from the contrast between the harsh wording of the posts and the guests’ often calm, amused, or surprised reactions.

The feature first appeared in 2012 and became one of the most recognizable recurring bits in contemporary late-night television. It has included actors, musicians, athletes, politicians, and other public figures.

The segment is associated specifically with Jimmy Kimmel Live!, although other talk shows have created comedy around social-media posts. Its format also reflects how late-night programs increasingly use online audience interactions as television material.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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