Fans demand formal apology from Jimmy Kimmel following Knocked Loose performance

Jimmy Kimmel's recent Live! episode has ignited backlash among viewers after the show's taping featured performances by Knocked Loose and Poppy. Fans of the show have flooded social media and forums demanding a formal apology from Kimmel, claiming the broadcast gave "inadequate context" and "didn't align with the tone" they expected.

Knocked Loose, known for their blend of hardcore and metalcore, delivered a set that reportedly left casual viewers "shocked" while Poppy's performance leaned heavily into her genre-defying experimental style. 

While Kimmel hasn't directly addressed the criticism, others have speculated this could push the envelope further for showcasing alternative and underground acts. It's not the first time Kimmel's audience has clashed with his musical guests, but it's clear this lineup hit a raw nerve with more traditional late-night fans.

You can view the ongoing discourse in the comment section on Jimmy Kimmel Live's Facebook page. Some of the complaints were:

You know I was trying to enjoy the program. I was sitting on the couch with my son who is an ADOLESCENT waiting to see the musical guest because we like the nice music the show usually books. By the third or fourth 'JUNT' from the guitars my son was in tears. He doesn't like scary things and quite frankly I think the Kimmel show and its staff should make a formal apology.

If I have to read the lyrics I'll just read them and not listen to someone yell them. That wasn't singing, anyone can yell lyrics and get paid," said another. 

This what not enjoyable. And you can't understand more than 5% of the lyrics. Moshing doesn't not equal dancing.

Fans, however, praised the visibility it gave to heavy music on late-night TV, such as X user @Matphilly:

Some kid is gonna be up late tonight casually watching Jimmy Kimmel and hear  Knocked Loose for the first time and they're gonna say, "I wanna start a fucking band like that" and change their whole life

That's how important this is