ABC denies 'inaccurate' report 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' will end in 2027
Page Six cites sources saying Kimmel’s contract will not be extended, while ABC says the report about the show’s future is inaccurate.
- On Tuesday, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel resumes duties on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' following a voluntary summer break, welcoming Andrew Garfield and Joey King as first-week guests.
- Reports from the New York Post's Page Six suggest 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' will air its final season in 2027, though ABC Entertainment spokespeople denied the claims as 'purely speculative' and 'inaccurate.'
- During his hiatus, Kimmel hosted 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,' which drew more than 4 million viewers, up 9% from last year, while guest hosts including Rosie O'Donnell filled the late-night slot.
- The show competes for Best Variety Series at the Emmy Awards on September 14, where former 'Late Show' host Stephen Colbert endorsed Kimmel, saying, 'I think we can all agree that Jimmy Kimmel deserves an Emmy.'
- Amid broader industry shifts including CBS's 2025 cancellation of Colbert's program, Kimmel remains a vocal critic of President Donald Trump despite past backlash over his political commentary.
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Jimmy Kimmel Ending Show in May 2027? Not So Fast, Says ABC: Hard to Imagine He Won't Stay Through 2028 Election
Page Six of the New York says Jimmy Kimmel will wrap his ABC talk show in May 2027. But ABC says that’s “speculative,” and I know what they mean. It’s hard to imagine Kimmel leaving before the November 2028 election. For one thing, he could just bounce to YouTube or Netflix and carry on without […]
Is Jimmy Kimmel's Show Ending? ABC Shuts Down Report Claiming a 2027 End Date
ABC is shutting down a report that Jimmy Kimmel Live is coming to an end after the current season comes […] The post Is Jimmy Kimmel’s Show Ending? ABC Shuts Down Report Claiming a 2027 End Date appeared first on Just Jared - Celebrity News, Entertainment News & Photos.
REPORT: Jimmy Kimmel's Show Set To End After 24 Years
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, which is helmed by titular host Jimmy Kimmel, is expected to conclude after the 2026-27 television season when its contract expires. ABC has not confirmed nor denied the report, referring to it as “speculative.” A source familiar with the situation told Page Six that the host’s contract “is not getting extended.” The […]
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