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Jimmy Kimmel Extends Contract With Disney's ABC Network For A Year

December 9, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel has extended his contract with ABC for an additional year, ensuring that his late-night show, 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', will continue through May 2027. This decision follows a turbulent year for Kimmel, during which the show was briefly suspended amid controversy over his comments about political motivations related to a recent shooting incident.

Jimmy Kimmel Extends Contract With Disney's ABC Network For A Year

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Kimmel's contract extension lasts for one year, ending in May 2027.
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' was temporarily taken off the air earlier this year due to backlash from conservative audiences.
Kimmel faced criticism for comments made during a monologue about the shooting of Charlie Kirk.
The extension was first reported by Bloomberg News.
Kimmel's previous contract was set to conclude in May 2026.

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Jimmy Kimmel Extends Contract With Disney's ABC Network For A Year

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