ABC is reportedly not extending Jimmy Kimmel’s contract beyond 2027, with multiple outlets saying the 24th season will be the program’s last. The reports point to a contract that runs year-to-year and would expire around May 2027, followed by a final episode in late spring.
The outlets cite sources familiar with the situation, but at least one report also notes that network officials describe claims about the show’s future as speculative. Kimmel has hosted the late-night show on ABC since 2003, and the reported end date would mark roughly 24 years on the network.
Other coverage also references Kimmel recently confirming he obtained Italian citizenship. While that detail is not directly tied to the renewal decision, it appears alongside the reporting about the show’s potential conclusion. Overall, the accounts focus on contract renewal timing, with the key difference being the level of certainty reflected about the network’s plans.
