what did adam sandler say about jimmy kimmel

Adam Sandler had a heated and intense exchange with Jimmy Kimmel during an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in May 2025, which reportedly led to Sandler being kicked off the show. During the interview, Kimmel questioned Sandler about criticism of his recent projects, which escalated into a confrontation where Sandler expressed frustration with harsh critiques and accused Kimmel of being lazy and cowardly for how he conducts his show. The tension culminated in security being called, with Sandler walking off the set after delivering a final message accusing Kimmel of losing his comedic edge and becoming part of what's wrong with the industry.