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Jon Stewart Emerges from Sewer to Surprise Jimmy Kimmel on Final NYC Night
entertainment5 days ago

Jon Stewart Emerges from Sewer to Surprise Jimmy Kimmel on Final NYC Night

On Friday, October 2, 2026, Jimmy Kimmel hosted his final episode of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' in New York City. The show took a comedic turn when former 'Daily Show' host Jon Stewart emerged from a manhole at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Stewart, dressed as an 'urban scavenger,' delivered a bit about feeding rats pizza and joked that Rudy Giuliani was still mayor. The appearance marked a notable send-off for Kimmel's 24-year run in the city, occurring amidst ongoing contract negotiations with Disney.

via HuffPost|
#brooklyn-academy-of-music#entertainment#jimmy-kimmel
Late-Night Hosts Theorize Why Trump Targets Kimmel Over Others
politics7 days ago

Late-Night Hosts Theorize Why Trump Targets Kimmel Over Others

Seth Meyers and John Oliver appeared on Jimmy Kimmel's show to discuss why the president frequently targets Kimmel but rarely attacks them. They suggested Trump views them as unimportant 'dorks' and may be obsessed with Kimmel's celebrity status. The hosts also noted that Kimmel's earlier broadcast slot likely keeps him within the president's viewing habits, whereas later shows may air after his bedtime.

via HuffPost|
#donald-trump#jimmy-kimmel#john-oliver
Disney Execs Dodge Kimmel Renewal Amid Late-Night Budget Crisis
media7 days ago

Disney Execs Dodge Kimmel Renewal Amid Late-Night Budget Crisis

Disney President Dana Walden declined to confirm Jimmy Kimmel’s future at ABC, citing the 'challenging' economics of late-night television. Although Kimmel’s ratings have risen, the overall broadcast audience has shrunk, forcing Disney to balance its partnership with the host against significant budget pressures. Kimmel’s current contract expires in May 2027, and while ABC previously denied reports of the show’s end, Disney is currently negotiating to reduce production costs to ensure financial viability.

via New York Post|
#abc#dana-walden#disney
Disney’s Walden Confirms Ongoing Negotiations for Kimmel’s Future Amid Budget Pressures
tv-business7 days ago

Disney’s Walden Confirms Ongoing Negotiations for Kimmel’s Future Amid Budget Pressures

Disney’s Dana Walden confirmed at the Bloomberg Screentime event that negotiations for Jimmy Kimmel’s future are ongoing but described the late-night daypart as 'challenging.' While Kimmel’s ratings have risen, the overall broadcast audience has shrunk, forcing Disney to balance its 'deep partnership' with the host against the need for significant budget cuts to keep the show financially viable. Kimmel’s current contract expires in May 2027.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#contract-negotiations#dana-walden#disney
Stern Warns ABC of Backlash if Kimmel Contract Fails
media8 days ago

Stern Warns ABC of Backlash if Kimmel Contract Fails

Howard Stern publicly defended Jimmy Kimmel during a Tuesday appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', warning ABC that the network would face severe consequences if it fails to renew the late-night host's contract. Stern cited Kimmel's long-standing loyalty, including his consistent attendance at corporate upfronts and charity events, as evidence of his value to the company. The comments come amid ongoing negotiations for a season beyond 2027, following a brief suspension of the show in September 2025 over remarks regarding Charlie Kirk's assassin. While ABC previously dismissed rumors of cancellation as speculative, Stern's intervention highlights the tension surrounding the show's future.

via Fox News|
#abc#contract-negotiations#howard-stern
Stern Warns ABC of Consequences if Kimmel Contract Collapses
media8 days ago

Stern Warns ABC of Consequences if Kimmel Contract Collapses

Howard Stern publicly defended Jimmy Kimmel on Tuesday, warning ABC that the network would face severe backlash if it fails to renew the late-night host's contract. Stern cited Kimmel's loyalty, including his attendance at corporate upfronts, while ABC previously dismissed rumors of the show's cancellation as speculative. TheWrap notes the two are currently in negotiations for a season beyond 2027.

via New York Post|
#abc#contract-negotiations#howard-stern
Kimmel Deploys Wife as 'Natalie' to Satirize Trump Aide's Devotion
entertainment13 days ago

Kimmel Deploys Wife as 'Natalie' to Satirize Trump Aide's Devotion

Jimmy Kimmel used a sketch featuring his wife, Molly McNearney, to mock the intense loyalty of President Trump’s aide, Natalie Harp. The segment, which aired on September 25, 2026, depicted an overly clingy assistant who referred to Kimmel as her 'guardian and protector,' mirroring language used by Harp in letters to the president. The bit highlighted the ongoing public scrutiny of the relationship between Trump and Harp, which has drawn criticism from politicians and media figures for its unusual intensity.

via HuffPost|
#donald-trump#entertainment#jimmy-kimmel
Colbert Goes Full Shave, Tops Late Night This Week
entertainment20 days ago

Colbert Goes Full Shave, Tops Late Night This Week

Vulture crowns Stephen Colbert this week’s late-night winner after his post-Emmys appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where he shaved his head, gifted Jimmy a Captain America shield, and even staged a sketch with his son doing a Kiwi accent, as part of a heat-filled round of late-night moments including Have I Got News for You, Watch What Happens Live, and more.

via vulture.com|
#entertainment#jimmy-kimmel#late-night
Budget Cuts Push Late-Night TV Toward an Online Future
entertainment22 days ago

Budget Cuts Push Late-Night TV Toward an Online Future

The Hollywood Reporter notes industry-wide budget cuts are reshaping late-night TV: ABC and Jimmy Kimmel are negotiating another season with significant cost reductions (roughly 20%), while NBC has already trimmed production and staff. With ad revenue plunging and digital platforms failing to fully compensate, the traditional broadcast late-night model is under pressure, pushing the format toward online venues like YouTube and prompting new generation hosts to emerge online even as some anchors—Kimmel, Colbert, and SNL’s legacy—consider continued, but leaner, presence. The trend suggests late-night as a broadcast staple may decline in traditional form, but it won’t vanish, instead migrating to digital-first formats on the horizon.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#abc#budget-cuts#entertainment