Jimmy Kimmel's late night show set to end in 2027 after 24 years on air
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Key Points:
- Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" is expected to end in 2027 after 24 years, with his contract reportedly not being extended beyond the next season.
- ABC Entertainment has denied the reports, calling them speculative, while Kimmel's year-to-year contract approach has allowed him notable flexibility in the industry.
- The decision to end the show is believed to be unrelated to Kimmel's past conflicts with the Trump administration, with insiders suggesting cost-cutting measures under Disney's new leadership may be a factor.
- Rosie O’Donnell's recent successful guest hosting stint on Kimmel's show drew attention, including viral moments mocking Donald Trump.
- The late-night landscape is shifting, with CBS recently ending Stephen Colbert’s "Late Show," indicating a period of change for network late-night programming.
