Jimmy Kimmel has renewed his contract with ABC to host "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" until May 2027, extending his tenure as one of late-night television's longest-running hosts.This decision followed negotiations and a temporary show suspension in September 2025 after controversial remarks sparked backlash from FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr and led major ABC affiliates Sinclair and Nexstar to preempt the program.Despite criticism from
Donald Trump and a brief period of uncertainty,
ABC reinstated Kimmel, and the extension solidifies his presence in the shifting late-night landscape.