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ABC in Talks to Renew ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ but With a Shrunken Budget
The talks come as ABC seeks deeper budget cuts across late-night and Disney plans layoffs, early retirements and a TV division restructure.
- Jimmy Kimmel and Disney have entered negotiations to renew the host's contract for "Jimmy Kimmel Live" beyond the 2026-2027 season, contradicting earlier this week's reports that he would depart the ABC show.
- Amid foundering economics, Kimmel transitioned last year from a three-year contract to a one-year deal as late-night television ceded younger viewers and advertising dollars to other platforms.
- Disney's television division expects a restructure later this year led by Chairman Debra OConnell, while rivals like "Late Night" with Seth Meyers have already cut budgets, including axing the 8G band.
- Discussing retirement on the "Armchair Expert" podcast, Kimmel and executive producer Molly McNearney explored his future, with McNearney noting that "I feel like it changes" regarding his perspective on stepping away.
- These negotiations unfold as Disney continues broad layoffs affecting Pixar and Nat Geo, while agent James Dixon, who represents Kimmel, could not be reached for immediate comment.
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Disney-owned ABC has begun negotiations with talk show host Jimmy Kimmel about continuing his involvement beyond the upcoming season.
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