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Jimmy Kimmel delivered a cheeky acceptance speech at the Critics Choice Awards 2026, mixing gratitude with sharp jabs at Donald Trump and nods to industry mates.

The 2026 awards season is packed with major ceremonies, from the Critics’ Choice to the Oscars. Find out when and where to catch all the action, and which films are leading the charge this year.

Jimmy Kimmel will deliver Channel 4’s Alternative Christmas Message, tackling free speech and his ongoing clash with Donald Trump. The much-anticipated address airs at 5:45pm on Christmas Day.

A fresh global partnership is on the cards for the Oscars, with YouTube taking over broadcasting duties from 2029. Disney ABC will air the next three ceremonies, including the 100th anniversary.

Mark Hamill shares the black-and-white classic that sparked his passion for cinema, revealing how a childhood favourite inspired his journey from TV hopeful to silver screen legend.