Jimmy Kimmel Announces Summer Guest Hosts, Rosie O'Donnell

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel announced he will take a two-month break from his ABC show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", beginning a summer tradition of celebrity guest hosts. Kimmel made the announcement during his monologue on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

The lineup of guest hosts includes Tiffany Haddish, Anthony Anderson, Ike Barinholtz, Colman Domingo, and musician Jelly Roll. Haddish will kick off the summer schedule, hosting the week of July 6. Kimmel specifically highlighted the inclusion of comedian Rosie O'Donnell, joking that he asked "one of our commander-in-chief's all-time favorites" to host as "a special treat" for President Donald Trump. A representative for O'Donnell confirmed she will host for one week, with episodes beginning Monday, August 17.

The selection references the long-running, highly public feud between O'Donnell and Trump, which escalated following the 2024 presidential election. After the election, O'Donnell moved to Ireland with her youngest child. In July 2025, Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that he was giving "serious consideration to taking away her Citizenship," calling her "a Threat to Humanity." O'Donnell responded on social media at the time,...