US EditionABC signs Jimmy Kimmel to a one-year contract extension, months after temporary suspension
ABC extended Jimmy Kimmel's contract by one year through May 2027 after a suspension and affiliate disputes, with the show achieving its highest ratings in over a decade.
- ABC has signed late-night host Jimmy Kimmel to a new one-year deal that will keep his show on the network through May 2027.
- Kimmel attracted his largest regular late-night audience after his suspension was lifted in late September.
- Following a public outcry, ABC lifted the suspension, and Kimmel returned to the air with much stronger ratings than he had before.
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Jimmy Kimmel Secures One-Year Extension with ABC, Ensuring Late-Night Presence Through May 2027
Jimmy Kimmel, the longtime host of ABC’s flagship late-night program, has agreed to a one-year contract extension with the network, solidifying his role behind the desk of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” through at least May 2027. The deal extends his previous agreement, which was set to conclude at the end of the 2025-2026 television season, and […] The post Jimmy Kimmel Secures One-Year Extension with ABC, Ensuring Late-Night Presence Through May 2027 ap…
Kimmel Tries To Taunt Trump With Contract Renewal
It was announced on Monday that ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel signed a one-year contract extension to remain at the network until at least May 2027, and when he took to the air that night, Kimmel made it obvious that a big reason why was to continue going after President Trump. After reading a Truth Social post from Trump where he blasted 60 Minutes’s interview with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Kimmel sarcastically retorted, “Well, I'm sorry you feel that …
Jimmy Kimmel Challenges Trump to 'Talent Competition' After Surprise Contract Extension: 'Let's Do It'
The 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' host is slated to remain on the air through 2027Taylor Hill/FilmMagic; ABC From Left: Donald Trump in December 2025; and Jimmy Kimmel on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'NEED TO KNOWJimmy Kimmel, who just extended his contract with ABC, has responded to Donald Trump's attacks at the Kennedy Center HonorsThe Jimmy Kimmel Live! host secured his show’s spot on ABC through May 2027 on Dec. 8During his monologue that same night, he challe…
One of the most famous US talk show hosts had to take a short break last fall following some harsh criticism. Jimmy Kimmel's fans feared the show was over. Now he can celebrate a contract extension.
The Jimmy Kimmel Show, which was briefly pulled from the airwaves this year due to the host's comments following the death of Charlie Kirk, remains on ABC's schedule. The network and Kimmel have signed a new contract that will run until mid-2027.
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