Jimmy Kimmel has been the face of Jimmy Kimmel Live! since 2003, hosting the ABC talk show that’s known for its funny skits, live music, and celebrity interviews. The show airs throughout the year, so Kimmel’s absence has left fans puzzled about his return.
Recently, viewers have noticed that Kimmel hasn’t been on the show. Instead, a series of guest hosts have been stepping in, including Lamorne Morris, Anthony Anderson, Kumail Nanjiani, and Kathryn Hahn. This lineup of temporary hosts has led to some confusion about when or if Kimmel will come back.
In short, while Kimmel’s show continues with different guest hosts, everyone’s wondering when the regular host will return to his post.
Where Did Jimmy Kimmel Go?
There’s been some buzz and confusion about Jimmy Kimmel’s whereabouts and when he’ll be back on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Since June 24, Kimmel has been on a summer break, and during this time, the show has been hosted by various celebrities like Kumail Nanjiani and Kathryn Hahn. This isn’t unusual for Jimmy Kimmel Live!—Kimmel often takes an extended summer vacation and lets other stars fill in. This tradition started in 2020, and has featured big names like Brie Larson stepping into the host’s chair.
This arrangement allows the show to keep airing new episodes throughout the summer, unlike many talk shows that typically take a break during this period.
For fans missing Kimmel, he’s still on TV through the game show Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?, which he hosts and was pre-recorded before his summer break.
Kimmel is expected to return to his talk show on Labor Day, September 2. However, his contract with the show is set to end in 2026. Kimmel has hinted that this might be his last contract with the show, although he’s noted that plans can sometimes change.
This summer, viewers can still catch new episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live! with guest hosts like Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, and Lamorne Morris filling in.
New episodes air weeknights at 11:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
