Jimmy Kimmel’s 24-year run as host of ABC’s "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" could come to an end in 2027, although the network, which is owned by Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS), has pushed back against reports that the late-night show is being canceled.
Kimmel Show Reportedly Ending In 2027
On Tuesday, Page Six reported, the upcoming season of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" could be the show’s final season, with the program expected to wrap up in May 2027 after 24 years on air.
"His contract is not getting extended," a source familiar with the situation told Page Six.
ABC Entertainment, however, disputed the report, saying, "This information is inaccurate — any reports about the future of the show at this point are purely speculative."
Kimmel’s Political Controversies
Earlier this year, Kimmel faced criticism over a joke about Melania Trump, which the first lady called "hateful and violent rhetoric."
President Donald Trump urged Disney and ABC to fire Kimmel.
Kimmel defended the joke as a reference to the couple’s age difference and rejected claims that it promoted violence.
Last year, former Disney CEO Michael Eisner defended Kimmel after ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! over his remarks about Charlie Kirk’s killing.
Eisner criticized FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, calling his pressure on Disney and ABC "out-of-control intimidation," and praised Kimmel as "very talented and funny."
CBS Ends Colbert’s Late-Night Run
Paramount (NASDAQ:PARA) CBS announced that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert would end in May 2026 after a 33-year run.
The decision followed Colbert’s criticism of Paramount’s $16 million settlement with Trump, which he called "a big fat bribe."
CBS said the cancellation was purely financial and unrelated to the show’s performance or content. Colbert thanked viewers and the 200-member crew, saying the decision would mark the end of The Late Show on CBS.
Price Action: Disney stock ended the day 0.24% lower at $105.06. It traded flat at $105.09 in the after-hours session.
The Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings point to a mixed outlook for Disney’s price structure, with short- and medium-term trends turning positive while the long-term trend remains negative.
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