Jimmy Kimmel's reign at the helm of his late-night talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, is set to continue through May 2027 after securing a new one-year deal with The Walt Disney Company. The news was shared with his staff on Monday, and according to sources, this agreement keeps the show on ABC until at least the end of next year.
The 58-year-old host has been behind the desk since 2003 and has also had notable stints as an Oscar host and host of the rebooted Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. His current contract was set to expire in May 2026, but Kimmel's new deal extends his time at the show.
It is worth noting that this extension comes as Disney solidifies its grip on late-night television, with several other shows under various affiliates also set to see some form of renewal or changes.
With this latest development, it seems Jimmy Kimmel will continue to bring his signature irreverent humor and interviews to ABC for the next year at least. However, as of now, it's unclear what the future holds beyond that point for the show and its host.
The 58-year-old host has been behind the desk since 2003 and has also had notable stints as an Oscar host and host of the rebooted Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. His current contract was set to expire in May 2026, but Kimmel's new deal extends his time at the show.
It is worth noting that this extension comes as Disney solidifies its grip on late-night television, with several other shows under various affiliates also set to see some form of renewal or changes.
With this latest development, it seems Jimmy Kimmel will continue to bring his signature irreverent humor and interviews to ABC for the next year at least. However, as of now, it's unclear what the future holds beyond that point for the show and its host.
. Can't we get some straight-up info from Disney or ABC? It's kinda weird that they'd keep it under wraps like that. Anyway, I guess this means we'll be stuck with Jimmy's antics on our screens for the next year 
. Fingers crossed he keeps bringing that funny energy and interesting guests to the show! And honestly, who knows what'll happen after May 2027? Will there even be a new host or is Jimmy just going to keep doing his thing forever? Either way, I'm good with more of his irreverent humor 
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[Image of a clock striking midnight with confetti popping in the background] 
Jimmy Kimmel gets to live his best life at 58! 
Still got it, Jimmy! 
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and he's still going strong... but what does that say about our culture? Are we just craving the same type of humor and entertainment over and over again? or is there something more to it? like, we're not really evolving as a society or as people... we're just stuck in this loop... 
and now he's going to be doing it for another year... that's a lot of repetition... do we ever want anything new or exciting anymore? 
. The fact that Disney is locking down late-night TV is a pretty big deal, but it's not all bad news - at least we know what we're getting with Jimmy Kimmel for now 
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! 58? still slaying like a boss 
! I love how he keeps pushing boundaries on his show and getting those A-list guests to come play along 
. Wonder what's next for the show though? Will it keep its ABC roots or venture out? One thing's for sure, I'll be tuning in for the ride 
#JimmyKimmelLive #LateNightTV #DisneyPower
But at the same time, he's also been pushing boundaries and tackling tough topics, so maybe that's still what people want to see. Ugh, I'm all confused 
we need some new blood in late night tv tho 
Like, doesn't he get bored or something? 
And what about all those other late-night shows? Are they all gonna disappear? 
I guess we'll just have to wait and see how things play out... 
I'm so glad to hear Jimmy Kimmel is getting another chance to do what he loves on his show! 12 more months of his signature humor and hilarious interviews is all we need 
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