Jimmy Kimmel was just on a break from his show. He has returned and has recently signed a three-year contract extension to continue as a host and executive producer of the show.
James Christian Kimmel who is professionally known as Jimmy Kimmel is an American television host, comedian, writer, and producer. He is known for hosting and producing Jimmy Kimmel Live which is a late-night talk show that premiered on ABC in 2003. Kimmel is now known for being a host of a late-night talk show that is considered to be the longest of all current late-night shows after Conan O’Brien retires from hosting late-night programs.
A while back, reports claimed that the host was all set to bid adieu to the late-night show as he wanted to retire and focus on his family. During an appearance on Variety's Award Circuit Podcast, Kimmel spoke about his contract ending with ABC in 2023 and he considered ending his long-running series. "I wish I knew what I was gonna do," Kimmel admitted. "I have moments where I go, 'I cannot do this anymore.' And I have moments where I go, 'What am I gonna do with my life if I'm not doing this anymore?' It's a very complicated thing. And there are practical considerations, and there are family and friend considerations and coworker considerations."
Kimmel continued, "Eventually, I am going to have to stop doing this. I'm not going to do this forever. I would not be honest at all if I said that I have decided one way or the other. I'm thinking about it a lot, though."
Did Jimmy Kimmel renew his contract with ABC?
Yes, Jimmy Kimmel renewed his contract for the Jimmy Kimmel show with ABC. It's a three-year contract. Recently, the broadcasting company announced that Kimmel has signed a three-year contract extension to stay on as host and executive producer of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
Talking about this three-year extension, “After two decades at ABC, I am now looking forward to three years of what they call ‘quiet quitting,’” Kimmel said in a press announcement.
“Not only has he entertained our audiences night after night with his sharp comedy, dynamic interviews, and irreverent humor, but he has gotten us through some of the most momentous events in our history with optimism and heart,” Craig Erwich president, of ABC Entertainment, Hulu & Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals, said in a statement.
Did Jimmy Kimmel host the Oscars in 2023?
Yes, Jimmy Kimmel opened up for the 95th Academy Awards ceremony. The host made plenty of jokes about the previous year's controversy and fired off a lot of one-liners on various celebrities, especially Will Smith. During the show, Kimmel was heard saying, "We want you to have fun." He continued, "We want you to feel safe. Most importantly we want me to feel safe."
"So we have strict policies in place: If anyone in this theater commits an act of violence at any point during the show, you will be awarded the Oscar for Best Actor, and permitted to give a 19-minute long speech," he added.
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