Jimmy Kimmel Extends Show Contract to May 2027

Jimmy Kimmel, the longtime host of ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," has secured a one-year contract extension that will keep his late-night program on the air through May 2027, the comedian announced during Monday's episode. The deal, which extends Kimmel's run beyond the previous expiration date of May 2026, comes amid ongoing public disputes with President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly demanded the network cancel the show.

Kimmel, 58, shared the news with his studio audience in Los Angeles, where he has hosted the program since 2003, now entering its 24th season. "I am pleased to announce another no-talent year," he quipped in a social media post, adding during the monologue that the renewal runs "until May of 2027, or until the world ends, whichever comes first." He joked about the decision allowing him to spend less time with his family, expressing gratitude to viewers for making the show part of their routines. The extension was reportedly agreed upon months earlier but announced this week, according to network sources.

The renewal follows a turbulent period for Kimmel and ABC. In September, the network temporarily suspended "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after the host's monologue...