‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!' to Cut Back Music Bookings to Twice a Week (Exlcusive)
The move is the latest blow in a late night ecosystem that's been cutting down on musical guests over the past several years.
www.hollywoodreporter.comHere’s the latest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! based on recent reporting.
- The show has faced controversy over remarks about a political figure’s death, which led to a suspension and subsequent discussions about returning to air. Disney/ABC indicated the program would resume after those conversations, with the host expected to address the controversy upon return.[1][4]
- Reports from late 2025 indicate Kimmel did return to the air and addressed the suspension publicly, thanking viewers and colleagues for their support while noting it was never his intention to mock a tragedy; the return was framed as a move to continue the show’s run while navigating the broader late-night landscape.[7]
- By early 2026, industry outlets discussed ongoing changes in late-night programming, including shifts in guest bookings and formats, with Kimmel’s program mentioned in the context of broader trends affecting talk shows and musical bookings.[3]
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