'Jimmy Kimmel Live' to Decrease Music Performances
Variety••entertainment
Key Points:
- ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” will reduce the frequency of its musical performances, no longer featuring them nightly, reflecting a broader downsizing trend in late-night TV.
- Sources indicate music acts will likely appear about twice a week, though the exact schedule may vary, with budget constraints suspected as a key factor behind the change.
- Musical guests have been a staple of the show since its start, showcasing major stars and emerging artists, but other late-night hosts like Seth Meyers and Stephen Colbert have also cut back on musical segments recently.
- Jimmy Kimmel recently renewed his contract with Disney to continue hosting the show through 2026, following a brief removal from the schedule due to affiliate station complaints over a controversial monologue
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