Jimmy Kimmel’s Late-Night Future in Question | US News

Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night reign is in the spotlight after rumors swirled that his show might end in 2027 — but ABC swiftly shut those down, confirming his contract runs through May 2027. The OG host, who’s been on air since 2003, remains a vocal critic of Trump, sparking heated media battles and even a temporary suspension in 2025 amid conservative backlash. While cost-cutting at Disney may have fueled speculation, Kimmel himself admits the TV landscape is uncertain — and he’s already talked about stepping away. For now, though, he’s back for season 24, with ABC insisting any talk of a 2027 finale is just noise. 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/51e37b85e3bc9b32