Jimmy Kimmel Scores New ABC Contract One Day After Trump Calls Him ‘Untalented’ At Kennedy Center

ABC has officially renewed Jimmy Kimmel for another year, extending his late-night run through May 2027 — just one day after U.S. President Donald Trump reignited his long-running feud by calling the host “untalented” during the 2025 Kennedy Center Honours. The move comes after months of uncertainty surrounding Kimmel’s future, which grew more intense in September when ABC temporarily suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! over comments he made about Charlie Kirk’s assassination attempt. Following public backlash, the network reinstated him, and now ABC has doubled down by securing his return. The one-year contract extension ensures that Kimmel will continue leading one of America’s flagship late-night shows despite political tension, controversy, and Trump’s ongoing criticisms.