Jimmy Kimmel celebrated his 20th anniversary as ABC\u0027s late\u002Dnight host early, signing a three\u002Dyear contract extension for \u0022Jimmy Kimmel Live!\u0022
“After two decades at ABC, I am now looking forward to three years of what they call ‘quiet quitting,”‘ Kimmel quipped in a statement Tuesday.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.
Among network late-night hosts, Kimmel, CBS’ Stephen Colbert and James Corden and NBC’s Seth Meyers wade regularly into political humor, with Kimmel amping up the focus during the Donald Trump years inside and outside of the White House. Kimmel’s decision contrasts with changes in late-night programming. Conan O’Brien wrapped his show in 2021, Corden announced that he’s leaving “The Late Late Show” next year for other opportunities, and TBS said that “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” was ending after seven seasons.