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Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel shocks with 'inappropriate' Robert Downey Jr comment


Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel left viewers shocked as he made a number of jokes focused on Robert Downey Jr and the drug addiction he suffered from early in his acting career

Sensing the tension, Jimmy quickly moved on to compliment the actor, saying: "Look at this guy, he's so handsome, so talented." Jimmy Kimmel has sparked backlash after making a joke about Robert Downey Jr.'s battle with substance abuse (Image: Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images) Read MoreRelated Articles Oscars chaos as Hollywood star suffers fall on red carpet In the ITV coverage of the ceremony, fellow comedian Jonathan Ross argued that Jimmy's joke was the "bum moment" of the speech.

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