ABC Responds to Reports That Jimmy Kimmel’s Show Is Ending
ABC has responded to growing speculation about the future of Jimmy Kimmel Live! after reports claimed the long-running late-night show could come to an end.
The network is now pushing back against those reports.
An ABC Entertainment spokesperson told Page Six that the claims are not accurate.
“This information is inaccurate — any reports about the future of the show at this point are purely speculative.”
The statement came after reports suggested that Jimmy Kimmel Live! could end after its current season. The show recently returned for another season, with Kimmel back behind the desk after a summer break.
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ABC Denies Jimmy Kimmel Cancellation Reports
The speculation began after reports claimed Kimmel’s contract would not be renewed.
Kimmel has reportedly worked under year-to-year contracts, and sources cited by media outlets said he has been exploring other projects. Those projects reportedly include a podcast and possible television shows.
However, ABC has made it clear that there is currently no confirmed decision to end the show.
The network’s statement is especially notable because Jimmy Kimmel Live! has faced several challenges in recent years.
The program premiered in 2003 and has become one of America’s best-known late-night shows. It recently reached its 4,000th broadcast.
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Jimmy Kimmel’s Future Remains Uncertain
While ABC has denied that the show is being canceled, questions about Kimmel’s long-term future remain.
Kimmel’s wife and executive producer, Molly McNearney, recently spoke about his eventual retirement. She suggested that he deserves the opportunity to step away and enjoy life, while also saying she believes his work remains important.
The situation comes at a time when late-night television is going through major changes.
Kimmel has also faced political pressure in recent years, including a temporary suspension of his show in 2025. The program eventually returned to ABC.
For now, however, Jimmy Kimmel Live! has not been canceled.
ABC says reports about the show’s future are currently speculative, leaving Kimmel’s next chapter open.
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