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This (twerking) girl is on fire — and on Kimmel (VIDEO)

By Sun-Times Wire

Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel will grill viral sensation “Twerking Girl on Fire” on tonight’s show, starting at 10:35 p.m. on WLS-Channel 7.

The video, posted on YouTube last week, has racked up nearly 9 million views. Check it out here to see why:

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