Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has signed on to be the host of The White House Correspondents’ 98th annual dinner on April 28, 2012.
Jimmy had this to say about his upcoming gig, “I look forward to being a part of the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. I love dinner.”
The extravagant event is attended by the President and First Lady, senior government officials, members of the press corps, and a large contingent of A-list television and movie celebrities.
The night is a “roast” that pokes fun at the top leaders of the country. It’s all in good fun, with the proceeds used to fund scholarships and journalistic awards that recognizes excellence in the field.
Caren Bohan, a journalist for Reuters said, “Jimmy’s humor is sophisticated and edgy while appealing to a wide audience. We are thrilled that Jimmy has accepted our invitation to be the featured comedian at our annual dinner.”
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