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Jimmy Kimmel welcomes first grandchild after missing only his second show in 22 years: 'We got a baby'

ew.com Jimmy Kimmel welcomes first grandchild after missing only second show in 22 years

Jimmy Kimmel is a grandpa! The late night host missed only his second show in 22 years to be there for the birth of his first grandchild, Patti Joan.

Jimmy Kimmel welcomes first grandchild after missing only second show in 22 years

Jimmy Kimmel is back — and reporting for grandpa duty.

After missing Monday's late night show, the comedian opened his May 20 monologue with an exciting announcement: His daughter Katie Kimmel has given birth to a baby girl, meaning the Jimmy Kimmel Live host is officially a grandparent.

"We were supposed to have a show last night, but we didn't because my daughter had a baby," Kimmel said. "So I decided to be there instead of here."...

"The baby's very healthy," Kimmel said before joking, "They gave her a very cute name. Her name is Melania. It's Melania Thee Stallion."

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