Entertainment
ABC denies report that Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show is ending
The network dismissed a report claiming Jimmy Kimmel's show will end after 2027 as speculative, according to The Hill.
The short version
- Page Six reported that ABC will not extend Jimmy Kimmel's contract beyond 2027, making season 24 his last.[The Hill]
- ABC Entertainment disputed the report, telling The Hill that assertions about the program's conclusion are inaccurate and speculative.[The Hill]
- Kimmel has hosted the broadcast since 2003 on one-year contract agreements with Disney.[The Hill]
- The network previously experienced political strain after Disney briefly halted production following Kimmel's comments about President Trump.[The Hill]
Key facts
- Page Six reported that ABC will not renew Jimmy Kimmel's contract past 2027, ending the show after its 24th season.[The Hill]
- An ABC Entertainment representative stated that reports detailing the end of the show are inaccurate and speculative.[The Hill]
- Kimmel has hosted his late-night program on ABC since 2003 under recurring one-year contract terms.[The Hill]
- FCC Chair Brendan Carr previously threatened action against ABC, prompting network lawyers to accuse the agency of censorship in a July court filing.[The Hill]
What remains uncertain
- Whether ABC will extend Jimmy Kimmel's contract beyond 2027 remains unverified amid conflicting statements from Page Six's source and network representatives.[The Hill]
Sources
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