Jimmy Kimmel sheds light on his late-night exit plans after Stephen Colbert’s show ends
Jimmy Kimmel is contemplating the future of his late-night show following the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's program. He expressed feelings of defeat and uncertainty about renewing his contract with ABC in 2027. Kimmel emphasized the importance of being responsible in his decision-making regarding his show's end.
- ▪Kimmel has hosted 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on ABC since 2003.
- ▪He feels defeated by the cancellation of Colbert's show and is considering his own future.
- ▪Kimmel's producer mentioned that he has been contemplating leaving for a while due to fatigue.
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Celebrity News Jimmy Kimmel sheds light on his late-night exit plans after Stephen Colbert’s show ends By Eric Todisco Published June 2, 2026, 9:18 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Jimmy Kimmel is thinking about how and when to end his late-night talk show after “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” was canceled. “I feel a little bit defeated by it,” Kimmel told Vulture in an interview published Monday about CBS’ decision to axe Colbert’s program. “In a lot of ways, I feel like I’m looking at my own future,” he added. 8 Jimmy Kimmel (seen above) admitted that he feels “defeated” about Stephen Colbert’s talk show being canceled.
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