Jimmy Kimmel’s Late-Night Future in Question | Entertainment and Celebrity News

Jimmy Kimmel’s legendary 24-year late-night run on ABC may be coming to an end, with rumors swirling that this season could be his last after a tense contract negotiation. The timing is loaded — just one year after CBS axed Stephen Colbert — and comes amid heightened scrutiny from the Trump administration, which targeted Kimmel for political jokes, even calling for his firing. He’s also faced network backlash before, including a brief suspension last year over controversial remarks. While ABC denies the rumors and insists negotiations are ongoing, whispers suggest Kimmel himself has been considering retirement — though his wife urges him to keep going, believing his voice still matters. As late-night TV grows more politically fraught, Kimmel’s fate underscores the high-stakes dance between comedy, commentary, and corporate control. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d4a1301ed1c1da20