Everyone had previously assumed that (a) It was real (... it was never real) or that (b) Jimmy Kimmel had pulled another of his pranks. That crafty swine.

But last night Kimmel addressed the rumour that it was him, and then had a bit of fun with the whole thing. As you'd expect. 

Alas, David Spade posted this picture on his Instagram pretty much confirming that it was all a gag. 

Now, Funny or Die have released the video. Again, bravo...