Jelly Roll used his final monologue as guest host of Jimmy Kimmel Live to clarify that he does not identify strongly with either US political party. After jokes about Donald Trump’s administration prompted speculation about his views, he said he leans left on some issues but considers himself broadly centrist, arguing that human dignity should not be partisan.

He said he had avoided making political statements throughout his career and initially declined to discuss politics after winning three Grammy Awards in February. Jelly Roll, who said he was only eligible to vote from March this year, plans to vote in November but did not name a party; he said he wants to speak for people who feel scared, hurt or unrepresented.