Jimmy Kimmel is in negotiations with Disney’s ABC to renew his contract and keep hosting the network’s late-night show after the current TV season, sources cited by multiple outlets indicate. The talks would cover whether Kimmel remains in the role for an additional year following the end of his existing deal.
Both Variety and Deadline report that earlier tabloid claims suggested Kimmel might step away when his contract expires in May. Deadline specifically says those reports are not accurate and frames the renewal talks as evidence that Kimmel is continuing discussions with ABC rather than withdrawing from the program.
The outlets describe the renewal process as part of standard business negotiations, though they note that the current media climate makes such developments more closely watched. Neither source provides a confirmed outcome or announced timeline beyond the ongoing discussions.
Overall, the coverage converges on the central point: Kimmel remains in active talks with ABC about renewing his late-night hosting agreement after May.
