ABC denies report claiming Jimmy Kimmel Live! will end next year

On Tuesday, Page Six reported that Jimmy Kimmel Live was set in end in 2027 after 24 seasons, citing a source as saying that Kimmel’s contract wasn’t being renewed. But ABC is pushing back against this “inaccurate” report.

ABC has denied online reports claiming that Jimmy Kimmel Live! will wrap up its late-night run following its upcoming season, according to reporting by Entertainment Weekly.

A spokesperson for the network dismissed the rumors, labeling claims regarding the show’s imminent cancellation as completely inaccurate. Speculation had intensified after speculative commentary suggested the 58-year-old host might step down at the end of his current contract. However, network officials clarified that no such decision has been made, reaffirming their ongoing commitment to the long-running franchise. Kimmel, who has anchored the flagship late-night talk show since 2003, remains a central figure in ABC’s late-night lineup.