Jimmy Kimmel may be approaching his final sign-off on ABC after more than two decades in late night. TMZ has confirmed that Jimmy Kimmel Live! is reportedly set to conclude after its next season, a development first reported by Page Six.
Long-Running Late-Night Staple Nearing Its End
Since its premiere in 2003, Jimmy Kimmel Live! has become a fixture of ABC’s late-night lineup, airing weeknights after Nightline. Kimmel’s tenure places him among the longest-serving hosts in the format’s history, alongside contemporaries such as Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, and Seth Meyers.
The reported decision to end the show after next season would mark a significant shift in the late-night landscape, which has already seen considerable turnover in recent years.
Industry Context and Recent Changes
Late-night television has undergone substantial transformation as audiences migrate to streaming platforms and digital content. Networks have adjusted strategies accordingly, with some reducing episode counts or experimenting with hybrid formats.
ABC has not issued an official statement regarding the show’s future beyond the reports from TMZ and Page Six. Representatives for Kimmel and the network have not publicly commented on the timeline or potential successor programming.
Kimmel’s Broadcast Legacy
Over 21 seasons, Kimmel has hosted major events including the Academy Awards and the Primetime Emmy Awards. His show has been known for viral segments such as “Mean Tweets,” “Lie Witness News,” and recurring bits featuring his family and childhood friends.
The program has also served as a platform for political commentary, particularly during the Trump administration, when Kimmel’s monologues frequently addressed healthcare policy and other national issues.
If the reports hold, the final season would air during the 2025–2026 television cycle, bringing one of broadcast television’s last remaining traditional late-night talk shows to a close.
