Jimmy Kimmel Live Reportedly Ending After 24 Years

Reports indicate that "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" is slated to conclude its 24-year run on ABC after the upcoming 2026-2027 television season, with its final episode reportedly airing in May 2027. Sources familiar with the situation told Page Six that the late-night host's contract is not being extended. ABC has pushed back against the reports, with a spokesperson for the network stating that the information is inaccurate and any speculation about the show's future is purely speculative. Despite the network's denial, the reporting suggests that Kimmel's current contract, which was most recently extended through May 2027, will not be renewed. Kimmel, who has hosted the show since its debut in 2003, has historically signed year-to-year deals with ABC, a practice that has offered him considerable flexibility. While some reports suggest the decision could be linked to the show's cost or potential new ventures for Kimmel, including pitching other shows and podcasts, other sources indicate it is unrelated to his past public disputes. One significant past controversy involved Kimmel's comments last year regarding the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.