Sun Apr 27 11:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Leno Reflects on Kimmel Feud, Offers Update on Wife’s Dementia
**Los Angeles, CA** – Jay Leno has opened up about his long-standing feud with Jimmy Kimmel, revealing regrets over a 2010 incident on his own show where Kimmel publicly mocked Leno’s role in the controversial “Tonight Show” debacle involving Conan O’Brien. In an interview on “In Depth With Graham Bensinger,” Leno admitted he made a mistake by not editing out Kimmel’s jabs, stating, “It happened. It’s real — it happened. It’s my mistake.” He added that the incident, stemming from the intense competition and fallout surrounding the late-night hosting shuffle, “started a whole thing that continues to this day.”
While Kimmel has previously joked about the feud, and the pair publicly mended their relationship following the birth of Kimmel’s son, Leno’s comments offer a fresh perspective on the long-running conflict. Kimmel himself recently alluded to the feud during a segment on his show with guest Ben Affleck.
Leno also provided a brief update on his wife, Mavis, who is battling dementia. He mentioned relying on faith and family to navigate this challenging time. The interview did not elaborate on the specifics of Mavis’s condition.
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