Dana Walden Speaks on Why "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Hasn't Yet Been Renewed Yet and Much More
Walden said late-night ratings are rising, but on-demand views bring little revenue as Disney weighs costs and Kimmel’s future.
- Dana Walden, Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Company, addressed Jimmy Kimmel's future on Thursday at the Bloomberg Screentime event, balancing praise for his 'phenomenal job' against the 'very challenging' late-night landscape.
- Ongoing Federal Communications Commission disputes involving Chairman Brendan Carr fuel speculation regarding Kimmel's contract, as the official has previously criticized the host's programming choices.
- YouTube and social media platforms drive massive viewership for Kimmel's show, though Walden noted these digital channels generate only a 'fraction of the revenue' compared to traditional broadcast advertising.
- Radio personality Howard Stern defended the host on Wednesday, emphasizing Kimmel's loyalty to the company and his contributions to corporate events despite renewal speculation.
- Maintaining a 'deep partnership' remains Disney's priority as the network determines the show's path before Kimmel's contract extension expires in May.
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Dana Walden Speaks on Why "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Hasn't Yet Been Renewed Yet and Much More
Today, Dana Walden (President and Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Company) sat down with Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw at Bloomberg Screentime 2026 in Los Angeles. And while Walden hit on several topics we've heard about before from her, Josh D'Amaro, Hugh Johnston, and others, she did offer a few...
Disney chief Dana Walden dodges when asked about Jimmy Kimmel's future as ABC's late-night host - NEW YORK TIMES POST
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! LOS ANGELES — A top Disney executive refrained from weighing in on Jimmy Kimmel’s future at ABC as his role as a late-night host for the long term remains in question. Dana Walden, The Walt Disney Company’s president and chief creative officer, appeared Thursday at the Bloomberg Screentime summit and was asked by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw whether Kimmel will be hosting his late-night show “a year from now…
Disney chief Dana Walden dodges when asked about Jimmy Kimmel's future as ABC's late-night host
The future of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" remained uncertain as a top Disney executive declined to confirm whether the late-night TV host will continue beyond the current season.
Disney President Dana Walden Hints at Doubt About Jimmy Kimmel's Late-Night Future
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Disney’s Dana Walden Admits Jimmy Kimmel’s YouTube Audience Isn’t ‘Lucrative’ as ABC Weighs His Future
Disney President and Chief Creative Officer Dana Walden says the company wants to continue its relationship with Jimmy Kimmel, but her latest comments reveal the increasingly difficult economics facing Jimmy Kimmel Live! as the longtime ABC host approaches the end of his current contract. Speaking Thursday at Bloomberg’s Screentime conference, Walden was asked about Kimmel’s […]
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