Jimmy Kimmel has extended his contract to host "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" through May 2027, a one-year renewal reportedly influenced by considerations for "The Late Show" with Stephen Colbert ending in May 2026.Kimmel's tenure at ABC, which began in 2003, faced uncertainty after a brief suspension in September 2025 due to controversial remarks following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, leading some network affiliates like Nexstar and Sinclair to temporarily halt broadcasts.Following public backlash and improved ratings, Kimmel denounced President
Donald Trump for threats to his free speech and
ABC's actions, continuing his criticism of Trump, who had publicly called for
ABC to remove him from the air.