ABC Denies Rumors That Jimmy Kimmel’s Talk Show Will End Next Year

ABC denies claims that Jimmy Kimmel's show will end next year. Contract details and controversy explored.

September 9, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — ABC has refuted reports suggesting that Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show will conclude next year, calling the claims inaccurate and speculative.

The network confirmed that Kimmel’s program, which has aired for nearly 24 years, will continue at least through May 2027 following a one-year contract extension announced last December. A spokesperson emphasized that no official decisions have been made about the show’s future.

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Kimmel has faced growing scrutiny over jokes targeting the MAGA base, including a recent incident where his comments on the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk led to a brief suspension of the show. The host later expressed regret, stating he never intended to mock the tragedy. Meanwhile, ABC is also involved in a legal dispute with the Federal Communications Commission over broadcast licenses.

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