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Jimmy Kimmel biography
Jimmy Kimmel is a comedian and television host who anchors ABC's late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!, making him the longest-tenured current host in network late-night television. Beyond his late-night desk duties, he hosts ABC's reboot of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, for which he has won back-to-back Emmy Awards.
Recent coverage highlights ongoing discussions regarding his broadcasting future, including contract negotiations with Disney and speculation around potential retirement. His recent work has also drawn headlines over regulatory friction with the FCC, upcoming special tapings in Brooklyn, political monologues targeting Donald Trump, and guest appearances from high-profile figures.
- Coverage of Jimmy Kimmel focuses on his career achievements alongside ongoing discussions regarding his future in late-night television.
- Media attention frequently centers on network contract negotiations, Emmy wins, political monologues, and occasional broadcast pushback from federal regulators.
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TV & Film
Jimmy Kimmel Stuns Studio Audience With Unprompted Sarah Palin Punchline
Oct 29, 2026
TV & Film
Jimmy Kimmel Turns Wild Trump Heckler Insult Into a T-Shirt
Oct 28, 2026
TV & Film
Jimmy Kimmel Fires Back After White House Staffer Calls Him a ‘No-Talent Loser’
Oct 16, 2026
TV & Film
Jimmy Kimmel Honors Late Costume Designer Rodney Muñoz After 30 Years Together
Oct 9, 2026
Jimmy Kimmel timeline
Sep 6, 2026
Kimmel wins his second consecutive Emmy Award for hosting Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.
Jimmy Kimmel Secures Back-To-Back Emmy Wins For Hosting 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire'
Sep 8, 2026
ABC pushes back against reports claiming Jimmy Kimmel Live! will conclude after its upcoming season.
Jimmy Kimmel’s Late-Night Show Reportedly Ending Soon — But ABC Denies It
Sep 10, 2026
Kimmel moves an interview with candidate James Talarico to YouTube following FCC equal time pushback.
Jimmy Kimmel Banished to YouTube for Texas Senate Candidate Interview After FCC Warnings
Sep 11, 2026
Kimmel enters active negotiations with Disney executives to extend his deal with ABC.
Jimmy Kimmel in Contract Renewal Talks to Extend ABC Late-Night DealSep 16, 2026
Stephen Colbert visits Jimmy Kimmel Live! and shaves off his beard on air following a dare from Kimmel.
Stephen Colbert Shaves Off His Beard Live on Air After Jimmy Kimmel Dare
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Jimmy Kimmel: your questions
Is Jimmy Kimmel renewing his contract with ABC?
Kimmel is in active negotiations with Disney and ABC to extend his late-night hosting deal beyond the upcoming television season.
Did Jimmy Kimmel win an Emmy recently?
Yes, Kimmel won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Game Show for his work on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, marking back-to-back wins.
Why was Jimmy Kimmel's interview with James Talarico moved to YouTube?
The interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico aired exclusively on YouTube due to regulatory pressure from the Federal Communications Commission regarding equal time guidelines.
Where is Jimmy Kimmel Live! taping in late September?
The production is relocating to New York for a special week of tapings at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
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TV & Film
Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Donald Trump Over Nobel Peace Prize Ahead Of Announcement
The late-night host mocked the former president's obsession with the global honor during his broadcast monologue.
Oct 9, 2026
TV & Film
Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Pete Hegseth Over 'No Weirdos' Speech Irony
The late-night host pointed out the obvious hypocrisy after the Defense Secretary nominee praised Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey.
Oct 2, 2026
TV & Film
Jimmy Kimmel Skewers Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani's Unexpected Queens Reunion
The late-night host poked fun at the friendly press conference between the president and the New York City mayor.
Sep 22, 2026
TV & Film
Stephen Colbert Shaves Off His Beard Live on Air After Jimmy Kimmel Dare
The late-night favorite stopped by 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' to celebrate Emmy wins, detail a 'Lord of the Rings' project, and get an impromptu shave.
Sep 16, 2026
TV & Film
Emmys Shake-Up: Multiple Late-Night Heavyweights Could Take Home Trophies This Year
A massive voting overhaul means Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, and Saturday Night Live might ALL walk away with Emmy gold.
Sep 11, 2026
TV & Film
Emmy Predictions Breakdown: Taylor Swift Suffers Early Loss As 'Hacks' And 'Widow's Bay' Target Big Wins
Awards season heats up as expert forecasts highlight major TV contenders, late-night battles, and a surprise loss for Taylor Swift.
Sep 11, 2026
TV & Film
Jimmy Kimmel in Contract Renewal Talks to Extend ABC Late-Night Deal
The veteran host is in active negotiations with Disney executives to stay behind the desk beyond the upcoming TV season.
Sep 11, 2026
TV & Film
White House Slams Jimmy Kimmel Over FCC Censorship Claims
Team Trump accuses the late-night host of "play-acting" and spinning a fake tale about federal pressure over his James Talarico interview.
Sep 10, 2026
Sports Stars
Mariska Hargitay Spills Inside Details on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s MSG Wedding
The 'Law & Order: SVU' star says the pop icon and NFL tight end made Madison Square Garden feel surprisingly intimate during their July 3 nuptials.
Sep 10, 2026
Reality TV
Guillermo Rodriguez Says He Gained 10 Pounds Rehearsing For 'DWTS'
The 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' favorite is putting in three hours of daily cardio, but the scale is moving in the wrong direction.
Sep 10, 2026
TV & Film
Jimmy Kimmel Torches Donald Trump Over Summer Achievements in Late-Night Comeback
The comedian made his autumn return to 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' with a sharp monologue targeting the former president.
Sep 9, 2026
Celebrity
Spencer Pratt Trolls Jimmy Kimmel Over Rumors Late-Night Show Is Cancelled
Fresh off his Los Angeles mayoral loss, 'The Hills' legend celebrates the supposed demise of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on social media.
Sep 9, 2026
TV & Film
Jimmy Kimmel Secures Back-To-Back Emmy Wins For Hosting 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire'
The late-night host beat out heavyweights like Steve Harvey and Ken Jennings to capture his second consecutive game show trophy.
Sep 6, 2026
TV & Film
Emmy Weekend Kickoff: Will Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny Score Early Trophy Wins?
The two-night television blowout features major A-listers competing for hardware over Labor Day weekend.
Sep 4, 2026
TV & Film
Rosie O’Donnell Crushes Ratings As ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Summer Guest Host
The comedy legend pulled in 2.17 million viewers during her week behind the desk, blowing past late-night competition.
Aug 28, 2026
Music
Jelly Roll Banned From Florida Panhandle by GOP Rep Over Trump Joke
A Florida politician claims the country star isn't welcome after making a crude crack about Donald Trump while hosting late-night TV.
Aug 27, 2026
TV & Film
Stephen Colbert Demands Emmy Voters Support Rival Jimmy Kimmel In Viral Video
The CBS host skipped self-promotion in a hilarious, windswept clip backing his fellow late-night competitor.
Aug 26, 2026
Music
Jelly Roll Praises Dolly Parton as ‘The Last American That Everyone Liked’ on Kimmel
Guest-hosting 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' country star Jelly Roll showered major love on iconic legend Dolly Parton.
Aug 26, 2026
Celebrity
Jelly Roll Takes Aim at Donald Trump During 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Stint
The country star caught fans off guard with political jabs while guest-hosting the late-night show.
Aug 25, 2026
Celebrity
Spencer Pratt Compares Jimmy Kimmel to Harvey Weinstein Over Workplace Romance Story
The former 'The Hills' star slammed the late-night host after Kimmel and his wife Molly McNearney opened up about their office romance origins.
Aug 25, 2026
TV & Film
Molly McNearney Is Ready for Jimmy Kimmel to Retire From Late Night
The Jimmy Kimmel Live! executive producer and wife of the late-night host admitted she wouldn't object if he signed off for good.
Aug 24, 2026
TV & Film
Save Late Night! Why Rosie O’Donnell Is the Talk Show Queen Network TV Desperately Needs Right Now
With network after-hours shows in a slump, critics are calling on broadcast bosses to hand Rosie O’Donnell the desk she deserves.
Aug 24, 2026
TV & Film
White House Slams Rosie O’Donnell as 'Nasty Woman' After Late-Night Hosting Gig
Rosie O’Donnell’s guest-hosting run on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' reignited her long-running feud with Donald Trump, drawing a blistering White House statement.
Aug 21, 2026
TV & Film
Jimmy Kimmel and Donald Trump’s Feud Spans Over a Decade
The late-night presenter and the former president have been trading jabs for more than ten years with no end in sight.
Aug 18, 2026
Celebrity
Golden Girl! Hannah Waddingham Turns Heads in Metallic Dress alongside Surgeon Beau
The Ted Lasso star glammed up Los Angeles for a late-night talk show appearance with boyfriend Nicolas Beresford-Cleary by her side.
Aug 18, 2026
Reality TV
Jimmy Kimmel Sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez Joining 'DWTS' Season 35 With Witney Carson
Late-night fan favorite Guillermo Rodriguez is reportedly taking his talents to the ballroom alongside defending champion Witney Carson.
Aug 17, 2026
TV & Film
Rosie O’Donnell Shocked by Jimmy Kimmel Guest-Host Offer, Sounds Off on CNN Takeover
The legendary daytime host is taking over 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' for a week this August — and she isn't holding back her thoughts on major media shifts.
Aug 17, 2026