ABC Responds to Reports Jimmy Kimmel Live! Ending in 2027
PUBLISHED Sep 8, 2026, 11:00 PM ET
ABC Entertainment has publicly denied circulating media reports that Jimmy Kimmel Live! is scheduled to end in May 2027. Network representatives stated that claims regarding the late-night program's future are inaccurate and purely speculative. Reports initially surfaced alleging that host Jimmy Kimmel's contract would not be renewed following the conclusion of the upcoming season after 24 years on the air. Kimmel signed a one-year contract extension with Disney in December 2025, securing his hosting duties through May 2027. The program has faced a shifting broadcast landscape and periodic public scrutiny, including temporary network suspensions and ongoing discussions regarding the future viability of traditional late-night television formats. Industry observers note that while Kimmel's current deal expires in 2027, no official termination or final agreement has been finalized by network executives or representatives for the host.
By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News
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ABC Entertainment disputed cancellation claims on September 9, 2026. https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/abc-addresses-reports-jimmy-kimmel-will-end-late-night-show/
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