Jimmy Kimmel ended his legendary late-night show on February 5, 2025, but his final
words stole the spotlight. Looking into the camera, he declared. “Elon, you can buy the
whole world, but you can’t buy me.” Without explanation, he walked off, leaving viewers
stunned and social media buzzing. Kimmel had frequently mocked Tesla, SpaceX, and Musk’s
statements on X. Speculation ran wild—was this a personal jab, a final stand, or a publicity move?
Musk fired back on X: “Jimmy, thanks for the free publicity. Good night. ” Fans took
sides—some praised Kimmel for “speaking the truth”, while Musk’s supporters dismissed it
as attention-seeking. Analysts debated whether this was a media stunt or a deeper
Hollywood-tech clash. One thing is certain: Kimmel’s final bow left a mark