It’s been twenty years since Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show debuted on ABC and brought him to a new level of fame. However, recent events made some viewers question if the acclaimed host had been fired from his show.
On April 24, 2023, during his opening monologue, Kimmel included CNN’s termination of Don Lemon. Shortly after, a breaking news bulletin appeared where Jimmy’s co-host Guillermo jokingly announced that the comedian had been fired from his home network.
Despite the joke, some fans took the skit at face value and believed that Jimmy Kimmel was fired from ABC. This misinterpretation led to mixed reactions from the audience. Viewers took to social media to discuss whether the rumor was true or just part of Kimmel’s monologue.
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times on February 20, 2024, Kimmel hinted that his time as a talk show host might be coming to an end. He expressed that he believed his current contract would be his final one, leaving fans curious about the future of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
Currently, Kimmel still has over two years left in his contract, which he described as “pretty good” but didn’t confirm whether he plans to continue with the show after it ends.
Every Monday to Friday, Jimmy Kimmel Live! is broadcast daily at 11:35 pm EST via ABC. The show premiered on January 26, 2003, and has become the network’s longest-running late-night talk show. As of now, both ABC and Jimmy Kimmel have not confirmed if he will indeed exit the show at the end of his contract.
