Jimmy Kimmel In Talks To Renew Deal At ABC
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jimmy Kimmel is in talks to renew his contract for another year on ABC's late-night show, contrary to earlier tabloid reports suggesting he would step down after May.
- ABC and Disney are seeking to cut the budget of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" as part of broader cost-cutting measures affecting late-night television shows.
- Disney has been implementing layoffs and offering early retirements to longtime executives, with a television division restructure expected under new leadership.
- Kimmel and his wife Molly McNearney recently discussed retirement on a podcast, expressing mixed feelings about potentially stepping away from the show.
- Despite budget cuts, Kimmel appears interested in continuing his show, at least for a couple more years, possibly to outlast the current President's term.
