Archive · 9 Dec 2025
Jimmy Kimmel Live! Gets 1-Year Extension Amid Controversy
Jimmy Kimmel, the host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, got a one-year contract extension from ABC, which means his show will continue until May 2027.
This happened after a big fight.
Jimmy said something that upset some people, and ABC temporarily stopped showing his show.
But after many people complained, ABC brought the show back, and it became very popular again.
Donald Trump, the former president, didn't like the show and wanted it to be canceled.
He said mean things about Jimmy and ABC.
But in the end, ABC decided to keep Jimmy because they believe in free speech and letting people say what they think, even if it makes some people upset.
Jimmy Kimmel received a 1-year contract extension from ABC, keeping his show on air until May 2027.
The extension follows a suspension in September 2025 after controversial remarks about Charlie Kirk's assassination.
ABC reinstated the show after public backlash, and ratings surged to 6 million viewers post-return.
Former President Donald Trump criticized the move, calling Kimmel 'talentless' and urging networks to cancel the show.
Kimmel joked about Trump's criticism during his return episode, highlighting the ongoing political tension.
- Who
- Jimmy Kimmel, ABC, Donald Trump
- What
- Contract extension for Jimmy Kimmel Live! amid controversy
- When
- Contract extended until May 2027
- Where
- United States
- Why
- ABC's decision reflects a stand for media freedom and free speech
- Host
- Jimmy Kimmel
- Show
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- Network
- ABC (Disney)
- Contract Extension
- 1 year, until May 2027
- Suspension Reason
- Controversial remarks about Charlie Kirk's assassination
- Ratings Post-Return
- 6 million viewers
- Critic
- Donald Trump
- Trump's Stance
- Called for show's cancellation, criticized ABC