Jimmy Kimmel and ABC negotiate contract extension amid budget cuts

Jimmy Kimmel and ABC negotiate contract extension amid budget cuts

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In New York City, Jimmy Kimmel was reported to be negotiating a new contract with ABC, with the network seeking to reduce the show's budget, according to Deadline. Earlier in September, Variety said the two parties were in talks to extend the contract beyond the 2026-27 season amid declining ad revenue. Prior to that, Page Six had suggested the show might end after its 24th season, but ABC publicly refuted those claims, stating the future of the program remained uncertain.

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September 11, 2026
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Jimmy Kimmel Negotiating New Contract with ABC Amid Budget Cuts
Jimmy Kimmel Negotiating New Contract with ABC Amid Budget Cuts

Deadline • 11 Sep 19:10

Jimmy Kimmel is in discussions with ABC to extend his late-night show for another year, while the network seeks to reduce the program’s budget as part of broader cost-saving measures.

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Jimmy Kimmel and ABC negotiate renewal of late-night show
Jimmy Kimmel and ABC negotiate renewal of late-night show

Variety • 11 Sep 18:33

ABC and Jimmy Kimmel are in talks to extend the host's contract beyond the 2026-27 season amid declining ad revenue for late-night television.

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September 09, 2026
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ABC Denies Reports That Jimmy Kimmel Live! Will End in 2027
ABC Denies Reports That Jimmy Kimmel Live! Will End in 2027

The Hollywood Reporter • 09 Sep 20:45

ABC Entertainment and a source close to Jimmy Kimmel refuted a story claiming the host's contract will not be renewed, stating that the future of the show remains uncertain.

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ABC denies rumors of cancelling Jimmy Kimmel Live
ABC denies rumors of cancelling Jimmy Kimmel Live

Chicago Tribune • 09 Sep 15:21

ABC said reports that it plans to end "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after its current season are inaccurate, calling the speculation unfounded.

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September 08, 2026
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ABC Refutes Report That Jimmy Kimmel Live Will End After This Season
ABC Refutes Report That Jimmy Kimmel Live Will End After This Season

usatoday.com • 08 Sep 22:51

ABC said claims that "Jimmy Kimmel Live" will conclude after its upcoming season are inaccurate and speculative.

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Jimmy Kimmel's Late-Night Show Expected to End After 24 Seasons
Jimmy Kimmel's Late-Night Show Expected to End After 24 Seasons

Page Six • 08 Sep 21:43

Sources say the next season of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will be the program's final run, with the host's contract not being renewed beyond 2027.

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