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Jimmy Kimmel thinks Jon Stewart should have got his job on ABC. The Jimmy Kimmel Live! host - whose show launched in January 2003 - has revealed the network almost hired the current Daily Show star before changing their minds, but he thinks bosses made a "mistake".

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 22

Jimmy Kimmel 'wished his talk show was cancelled'

Jimmy Kimmel used to wish his TV talk show would be cancelled. The 57-year-old comedian has hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live! since 2003, but he's confessed to struggling in the early years of the show's run.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 20

Disney & Hulu Cancellation Numbers Revealed After Jimmy Kimmel Drama and Price Hikes

Backlash over Jimmy Kimmel‘s ABC suspension last month reportedly caused a significant decrease in Disney+ and Hulu subscribers. According to new numbers from Antenna — a streaming services subscriber and viewership tracking firm — the number of users cancelling their Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions doubled in September, per multiple outlets.

Entertainment News / The SportsRush / October 11

'I Would Like You to Be My Representative': Jimmy Kimmel Hilariously Pledges to Sponsor College Football Athlete Jimmy Kibble

Football player names, funny ones at that, have made us chuckle more times than we can count. Key and Peele’s Hilarious Football Intros is a must-watch.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / October 10

Jeff Bridges returns as 'The Dude' from 'The Big Lebowski' to tell everyone to chill out

In troubling times, it’s natural to look for guidance from our wise elders.

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Real Ratings Revealed for Brooklyn Week Shows

Jimmy Kimmel Invites Donald Trump on His Show: ‘I Would Love To Have Him’

Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 10

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Real Ratings Revealed for Brooklyn Week Shows

Jimmy Kimmel‘s return to Brooklyn was an enormous success, with last week’s episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live! up 35% on the show’s previous visit to the Big Apple in 2022.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 9

Jimmy Kimmel Invites Donald Trump on His Show: ‘I Would Love To Have Him’

Jimmy Kimmel is not only open to the idea of Donald Trump appearing on his late-night show, but he has also said he will “ask” the President himself if he’s interested.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 8

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Has Ratings Surge on YouTube After Show Return

While Jimmy Kimmel Live!‘s viewership has increased since the show returned from suspension last month, the late-night series has found even greater success on YouTube.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 7

Jimmy Kimmel Taunts Trump After Huge Win in Popularity Poll

Jimmy Kimmel took great pleasure in teasing Donald Trump on Monday’s (October 6) episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! after a new poll published in TV Insider showed the late-night host is more popular than the President.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 6

Is Donald Trump or Jimmy Kimmel More Popular? New Poll Has Clear Winner

In news that is sure to inspire another Truth Social rant from the President, a new YouGov poll shows that late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is more popular than Donald Trump.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 5

Matt Damon Riffs on Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension, Bemoans His Return to ABC

Matt Damon snuck onto Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Friday, escalating his faux-feud with ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel as the latter taped the last of five shows in New York City.

Entertainment News / Sporting News / October 4

Brooks Nader stuns in black see-through catsuit and Jimmy Kimmel hat

Brooks Nader has been on the cover of Sports Illustrated.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 2

Disney Reportedly Lost 1.7 Million Subscribers After Jimmy Kimmel Suspension

Disney’s decision to lift Jimmy Kimmel‘s suspension may be becoming clearer after a new report claims that over 1.7 million paid subscribers cancelled their memberships across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN after the late-night host was pulled off the air.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 1

Jimmy Kimmel took dreaded ABC call about show suspension in the bathroom

Jimmy Kimmel was in the bathroom when he was told by ABC executives his show was being taken off air. The 57-year-old comedian's late night talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, was taken off air for a week over remarks he made after the killing of Charlie Kirk, but the program was reinstated on September 23rd.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / September 30

Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Triggered a Staggering Number of Disney Streaming Cancellations

For anyone who joined the protest against Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension from the airwaves by canceling streaming apps, it appears to have made a significant impact.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 29

Matt Groening doesn't want The Simpsons to be political

Matt Groening doesn't want The Simpsons to be overly political. The long-running animated sitcom is back for a 37th season but its creator claims that it is unlikely to fall foul of the recent controversies involving both Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Entertainment News / TV Insider / September 28

‘Simpsons’ Showrunner Sends Bold Message About Covering Politics & ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Return

Matt Selman, co-showrunner for The Simpsons, recently opened up about the show’s approach to covering politics and the return of Jimmy Kimmel Live! to ABC after its six-day suspension.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 24

Jimmy Kimmel Doesn’t Back Down in Funny, Emotional Return—Watch His Monologue

Jimmy Kimmel’s return to ABC last night was one of the most highly anticipated in television history, and people couldn’t wait to hear his opening monologue.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 23

Jimmy Kimmel staff 'relieved' as comedian returns to work

Jimmy Kimmel received a "much-deserved standing ovation" upon his return to work. The long-running TV chat show was suspended last week following comments that Jimmy made about Charlie Kirk's death - but the Walt Disney Company recently reversed that decision and staff were thrilled to be reunited with the comedian at rehearsals.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 23

Disney+ Sets Price Hikes Across All Levels & Bundles

Why did Disney decide to bring Jimmy Kimmel Live back? Was it primarily an ethical decision made in the name of free speech? Or was it more of a business one following widespread outrage, boycotts, protests, and mass cancellations of the company’s streaming services?

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / September 23

How to Stream 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' (Even Without Cable)

After an unprecedented suspension, Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, will return to ABC on Tuesday, September 23. Kimmel airs at 11:35 p.m.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 23

Sinclair will not air Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live! will not return to Sinclair's ABC affiliates on Tuesday (23.09.25). The long-running talk show was pulled "indefinitely" last week over comments made by host Jimmy Kimmel about Charlie Kirk's death but the Walt Disney Company, who own ABC, confirmed on Monday (22.08.25) that the comic will be back on screen this week.

Entertainment News / 5 GOATs / September 18

ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro pressed on whether Jimmy Kimmel sacking linked to NFL RedZone approval

ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro was asked by Axios’ Sara Fischer during a Thursday appearance on Media Trends Live if Disney subsidiary ABC pulled the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” show off the air “indefinitely” to help win regulatory approval for the pending media deal between ESPN and the NFL.

Entertainment News / The Spun / September 18

ESPN Chairman Had Telling Response To Jimmy Kimmel Question

Did ESPN play a role in the suspension of ABC's Jimmy Kimmel and his show? The company's chairman was asked that very question today. Kimmel was suspended indefinitely by the higher-ups at ABC and their parent company Disney following comments he made about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.