Jimmy Kimmel dismisses Garth Brooks’ rape allegation in interview

Jimmy Kimmel failed to question Garth Brooks about his existence accused of rape during a light-hearted interview “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Monday.

The late-night host, 57, greeted the country singer, 62, with a big smile and immediately asked some softball questions about his plans for Thanksgiving.

‘It’s very good to see you. … I can’t think of a better guest for Thanksgiving week, because you’re as American as Americans can be, and I mean that in a good way,” Kimmel told Brooks.

The ABC personality then listed several traits that make the Grammy winner “American,” such as being a country singer and a baseball player.

“You probably have more gratitude than anyone in the realm you’re in,” he said.

Brooks thanked Kimmel for the kind words before joking that he’s also a “great eater,” prompting the comedian to ask the “Friends in Low Places” crooner about his Turkey Day agenda.

“We have about 25 people for Thanksgiving,” Brooks said before complimenting his wife Trisha Yearwood’s cooking.

“She’s a fantastic cook,” he said.

The couple tied the knot in 2005. The musician was previously married to Sandy Mahl, with whom he shares three daughters: Taylor, 32, August, 30, and Allie, 28.

Kimmel bombarded Brooks with questions about the holidays and his family; however, he notably ignored any mention of the sexual assault allegations against his guest.

Last month, a woman who worked as Brooks’ hairstylist sued the “Dance” singer for sexual assault and battery.

The alleged incident occurred in 2019, according to the complaint filed Oct. 3 in California.

The hairstylist, who identified herself only as Jane Doe, accused Brooks of repeatedly exposing his genitals, changing clothes in front of her, discussing sexual fantasies and sending her explicit text messages.

In an alleged interaction in 2019, Roe claimed she was at Brooks’ home when he walked out of the shower naked and “grabbed her hands and forced them” on his genitals while saying vulgar things to her.

That same year, he allegedly raped her in a hotel room during a business trip to Los Angeles.

Roe further alleged that Brooks groped her and made repeated comments about “having a threesome” with Yearwood.

The alleged victim said in the filing that she started working for Brooks in 2017, but was initially hired to do hair and makeup for Yearwood in 1999.

The artist vehemently denied the allegations in a statement to Page Six.

“Over the past two months, I have been harassed endlessly with threats, lies and tragic stories about what my future would be if I did not write a multi-million dollar check. It was like waving a loaded gun in my face,” he claimed.

“Hush money, no matter how much or how little it is, is still hush money. In my mind, this means I’m admitting to behavior I’m not capable of doing: ugly acts that no human should ever do to another.

“We filed suit against this individual almost a month ago to speak out against extortion and defamation of character. We submitted it anonymously, in the interest of the families on both sides.

‘I want to make music tonight. I want to continue our good deeds in the future. It breaks my heart that these wonderful things are now up for debate. I trust the system, I am not afraid of the truth, and I am not the man they have portrayed me to be.”

Brooks has since sued his accuser for damages and damagesalthough he stated that money “cannot sufficiently compensate” for the change in his reputation.

“Defendant will not be affected by an injunction for her wrongful conduct, while Plaintiff will suffer irreparable harm if an injunction is not issued,” he said in court documents.

The hitmaker also publicly named the previously anonymous woman in his filing, prompting her lawyers to threaten “maximum sanctions against him.”

If you or someone you know is experiencing any of the issues raised in this story, please call the Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-330-0226.