ABC has extended late-night host Jimmy Kimmel’s contract with a one-year renewal. The extension, which was revealed on Monday, was made as Kimmel’s current multiyear deal is set to expire in May 2026.
The new contract means “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will remain on air until no earlier than May 2027. His past contract renewals have generally been for multiple years.
ABC paused Kimmel’s show in September following controversial comments he made about the murder of conservative leader Charlie Kirk. Amid public backlash, the network allowed Kimmel’s return.
Kimmel claimed that “the MAGA gang” was “desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it.” Station groups Nexstar and Sinclair threatened to drop the show, spurring ABC to pause the program….