ABC Denies Jimmy Kimmel Show Ending in 2027
ABC television channel may close Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the late-night show of American comedian Jimmy Kimmel, in 2027.
Consensus
- ABC has denied reports that Jimmy Kimmel Live! will end in 2027.
- The claims about the show's cancellation are described as speculative by ABC.
- Jimmy Kimmel has been hosting the show since 2003.
- The show has been on air for nearly 24 years.
- A new contract was signed in December of the previous year, keeping the show on ABC at least until May 2027.
Points of divergence
- Page Six reported that the upcoming season of Jimmy Kimmel Live! may be the last, with the final episode expected in May 2027. — vm
- The possible decision not to renew Kimmel's contract is not related to his conflict with Donald Trump's administration. — vm
- The show was temporarily removed from the air last autumn after Kimmel commented on the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, criticizing the use of the incident for political purposes. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Jimmy Kimmel's talk show will not end in 2027 — Вести
- Page Six: Jimmy Kimmel's Late Night Show May Close in 2027 — Вечерняя Москва