Jimmy Kimmel extended his contract to host "Jimmy Kimmel Live" through May 2027, despite a recent suspension and ongoing political pressure.The one-year renewal follows controversial remarks about Charlie Kirk’s assassination that led to FCC threats and a temporary halt of broadcasts by network affiliates.David Letterman praised Kimmel and other late-night hosts like
Stephen Colbert and
Seth Meyers for defending democracy amid criticism from
Donald Trump, whose presidency has seen intensified pressure on media critics.