Key Points
- ABC has denied a report claiming that Jimmy Kimmel Live will end in 2027, calling it “inaccurate.”
- Page Six initially reported the show would conclude after 24 seasons due to Kimmel’s contract not being renewed.
- Kimmel is set to return to the show on Tuesday night.
Jimmy Kimmel is not leaving yet. ABC has responded to rumors of Jimmy Kimmel Live ending in 2027, which Page Six reported, stating the show’s future is purely speculative. An ABC spokesperson confirmed the inaccuracy of the claims.
Kimmel, who launched Live in 2003, has had a successful tenure, currently in his 24th year, making him one of the longest-running hosts in late-night TV history.
Previously, Kimmel faced controversy last year after being temporarily pulled from the air, but the show was later reinstated. Discussions about potential retirement have arisen, but Kimmel continues to feel a strong responsibility to the show’s message and audience.
Kimmel returns from summer break with notable guest hosts like Jelly Roll and Rosie O’Donnell having filled in during his absence.
