Jimmy Kimmel extends contract with ABC through May 2027

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00:00Jimmy Kimmel isn't going anywhere. The late-night host just locked in another year with ABC.

00:08Kimmel signed a one-year contract extension that keeps Jimmy Kimmel live on ABC through May of 2027,

00:15marking nearly 24 years behind the desk. The new deal comes just months after ABC temporarily

00:21pulled his show from the lineup, a suspension over comments tied to the death of political

00:26activist Charlie Kirk, which sparked a national debate over comedy, free speech, and the role of

00:32late-night TV. Kimmel, who first launched his show in 2003, remains one of the longest-running hosts

00:38in late-night, and now he's guaranteed at least one more lap. By the way, I looked it up this morning.

00:43Jimmy Fallon is on through 2028, Kimmel now 2027, and Colbert is out in early 2026. So there's your

00:52scorecard for late-night TV, which happens after this morning anchor is fast asleep.