'Now THAT'S a ratings killer!' Clown Jim Acosta makes the next logical career move [pics]

Set those DVRs, folks! Jim Acosta’s taking his act to Kimmel:

Tonight! CNN Chief White House Correspondent Jim @Acosta joins @JimmyKimmelLive at 11:35/10:35c on ABC. #Kimmel pic.twitter.com/if6DyFKFYe

— CNN Communications (@CNNPR) May 16, 2018

Lawdy.

No, this not a meme. pic.twitter.com/tTIJ6KtdNJ

— Matt’s Idea Shop (@MattsIdeaShop) May 17, 2018

It’s really happening. Like, for real:

Backstage at #Kimmel with Jim @Acosta pic.twitter.com/uljSATgsIk

— Jimmy Kimmel Live (@JimmyKimmelLive) May 17, 2018

Stand by for real news! https://t.co/hksQPQAXym

— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) May 17, 2018

Suppose this was the next logical step in Jim Acosta’s career path. He’s spent enough time acting like a clown … at least he’s making it official now.

Wonder-douche powers…Activate!!

— KP Scan (@Markitan8dude) May 16, 2018

Reality Jim @Acosta– no difference between you and him. Except he gets paid 50 times more than you to mislead

— That’s right (@chaosspectator) May 17, 2018

https://twitter.com/crystlgib/status/996905824999104512

Now that’s a ratings killer!

— Bill Heffe (@bill_heffe) May 16, 2018

A hack interviewing a hack. Sounds like I’m going to be washing my hair then.

— TheCaptainsArse (@TheCaptainsArse) May 16, 2018

Can’t wait … to NOT watch!

— MissSallyO (@MissSallyO) May 17, 2018

We might have to check it out, if only to see if it’s possible for Jim Acosta to be funny on purpose. We’re guessing no.

pic.twitter.com/X2Yy8h6f7b

— Matt’s Idea Shop (@MattsIdeaShop) May 17, 2018

Editor’s note: This post has been updated with an additional tweet.