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Jimmy Kimmel Extends ABC Contract Amid Political Controversy and Trump Feud
Dec 09, 2025 07:44 am CST
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has renewed his contract with Disney's ABC network through 2027, following a high-profile clash with Trump's administration that temporarily took his show off air. The extension comes after Kimmel faced censorship attempts from the FCC and criticism from conservative media companies, highlighting ongoing tensions between political figures and television personalities in America's divided media landscape.
Jimmy Kimmel Returns to Record-Breaking 6.3 Million Viewers Following Controversy
Sep 25, 2025 03:12 pm CST
Jimmy Kimmel made a triumphant return to late-night television with his show Jimmy Kimmel Live! attracting a record-breaking 6.3 million viewers, marking a 343% increase from the previous season. Following a brief suspension over controversial remarks about Charlie Kirk, Kimmel addressed the situation and clarified his position, demonstrating how controversy and subsequent reconciliation can dramatically impact television ratings in today's polarized media landscape.
Jimmy Kimmel Hits Decade-High Ratings On Return After Suspension
Sep 25, 2025 07:34 am CST
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel had his biggest audience in a decade when he returned to US TV screens a week after pressure from Donald Trump's government saw him forced off the air, Disney said Wednesday.
"Anti-American": Jimmy Kimmel On Donald Trump's Threats To Silence Him
Sep 24, 2025 11:53 pm CST
TV host Jimmy Kimmel defended free speech when he returned to US screens on Tuesday, calling government pressure on his late-night talk show "anti-American" as critics decried his suspension as an attack on constitutional rights.
Jimmy Kimmel's Fiery Attack On Trump Over 'Bullying' As Show Returns To Air
Sep 24, 2025 05:08 pm CST
TV show host Jimmy Kimmel on Tuesday launched a fiery attack on US President Donald Trump over the administration's alleged "bullying" and efforts to curb free speech.
Disney CEO Bob Iger's Legacy, Not Politics, Drove Jimmy Kimmel's Suspension: Sources
Sep 24, 2025 01:32 pm CST
Jimmy Kimmel's weeklong suspension from his late-night show had less to do with politics and more to do with Disney CEO Bob Iger's efforts to protect his legacy, multiple ABC insiders said.
"Because His Audience Is Gone": Trump On ABC Reuniting With Jimmy Kimmel
Sep 24, 2025 11:51 am CST
US President Donald Trump is finding it hard to believe that the TV Network ABC has given late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel his job back days after his show was suspended. Trump threatened to "test ABC out on this".
Jimmy Kimmel To Be Back On Air But Still Face Partial Boycott
Sep 24, 2025 09:29 am CST
Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show will be back on the air in the United States Tuesday after a week-long hiatus following government pressure on broadcasters that critics said amounted to a chill on free speech -- but it won't be on everywhere.
Trump Warns TV Networks Over 'Negative Press' After Jimmy Kimmel Suspension
Sep 19, 2025 10:31 am CST
US President Donald Trump has suggested that the government could punish media networks that criticise him.
As Jimmy Kimmel's Late-Night Show Goes Off Air, A Look At His Net Worth
Sep 18, 2025 02:14 pm CST
Jimmy Kimmel, who began his career as a cable comedian, became the longest-running current late-night host after Conan O'Brien retired in 2021.