{"id":11085,"date":"2025-04-19T11:06:58","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T11:06:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11085"},"modified":"2025-04-19T11:06:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T11:06:58","slug":"jimmy-kimmel-makes-stunning-confession-may-be-quitting-tv-for-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11085","title":{"rendered":"Jimmy Kimmel Makes Stunning Confession, May Be Quitting TV For Good"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in February 2024.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><div class=\"xktsq69f6f3eda177b\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.xktsq69f6f3eda177b {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.xktsq69f6f3eda177b {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.xktsq69f6f3eda177b {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.xktsq69f6f3eda177b {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.xktsq69f6f3eda177b {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p>As Jimmy Kimmel gears up for his fourth round of hosting the Academy Awards, he\u2019s dropping hints that his role as the face of \u201cJimmy Kimmel Live!\u201d might be reaching its twilight.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-6\"><\/div>\n<p>Speaking exclusively to the Los Angeles Times, the 56-year-old talk show maestro revealed that the current contract he\u2019s under could potentially be his swan song. \u201cI think this is my final contract,\u201d Kimmel disclosed candidly, anticipating the skepticism his statement might evoke. \u201cI hate to even mention it because everyone\u2019s laughing at me now \u2014 each time I think that, and then it turns out to not be the case.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MDY3Mzk1OTMw\/jimmy2.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MDY3Mzk1OTMw\/jimmy2.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MDY3Mzk1OTMw\/jimmy2.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MDY3Mzk1OTMw\/jimmy2.png 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MDY3Mzk1OTMw\/jimmy2.png 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MDY3Mzk1OTMw\/jimmy2.png 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MDY3Mzk1OTMw\/jimmy2.png\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Screenshot of a video of Jimmy Kimmel when he was younger before his talk show, Photo Credit: Entertainment Tonight\/Youtube\" width=\"1600\" height=\"864\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MDY3Mzk1OTMw\/jimmy2.png\" \/><\/picture>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\"><em>Screenshot of a video of Jimmy Kimmel when he was younger before his talk show, Photo Credit:\u00a0<\/em>Entertainment Tonight\/Youtube<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Celebrating the 21st anniversary of \u201cJimmy Kimmel Live!\u201d has prompted introspection for Kimmel. Despite the milestone, he views the remaining two-plus years on his current contract as a satisfactory duration. \u201cI still have a little more than two years left on my contract, and that seems pretty good,\u201d he resounded. \u201cThat seems like enough.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As he contemplates a potential shift from late-night television, Kimmel is uncertain about how he\u2019ll fill his free time post-\u201cJimmy Kimmel Live!\u201d \u201cIt might not be anything that anyone other than me is aware of,\u201d he remarked, providing a glimpse into his diverse interests, including cooking, drawing, and even exploring the art of sculpture.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MDY3MzMwNjU0\/jimmy3.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MDY3MzMwNjU0\/jimmy3.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MDY3MzMwNjU0\/jimmy3.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MDY3MzMwNjU0\/jimmy3.png 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MDY3MzMwNjU0\/jimmy3.png 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MDY3MzMwNjU0\/jimmy3.png 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MDY3MzMwNjU0\/jimmy3.png\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Closeup shot of Jimmy Kimmel from his talk show, Photo Credit: Entertainment Tonight\/Youtube\" width=\"1480\" height=\"862\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MDY3MzMwNjU0\/jimmy3.png\" \/><\/picture>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\"><em>Closeup shot of Jimmy Kimmel from his talk show, Photo Credit:\u00a0<\/em>Entertainment Tonight\/Youtube<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Reflecting on the passing of his grandfather, Kimmel acknowledged the impact it had on him. Witnessing his grandfather\u2019s unfulfilled aspirations left a lasting impression, stirring thoughts about his own journey. \u201cI know that when I die, if I\u2019m lucky enough to die on my own terms in my own bed, I\u2019m going to think, \u2018Oh, I was never able to get to this, and I was never able to get to that,\u2019\u201d he shared. \u201cI just know it about myself.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MDY3NDYxNDY2\/jimmy4.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MDY3NDYxNDY2\/jimmy4.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MDY3NDYxNDY2\/jimmy4.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MDY3NDYxNDY2\/jimmy4.png 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MDY3NDYxNDY2\/jimmy4.png 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MDY3NDYxNDY2\/jimmy4.png 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MDY3NDYxNDY2\/jimmy4.png\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Jimmy Kimmel talking to the camera on his talk show, Photo Credit: Entertainment Tonight\/Youtube\" width=\"1532\" height=\"864\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MDY3NDYxNDY2\/jimmy4.png\" \/><\/picture>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\"><em>Jimmy Kimmel talking to the camera on his talk show, Photo Credit:\u00a0<\/em>Entertainment Tonight\/Youtube<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>As the iconic host heads into the upcoming Academy Awards, the prospect of this being his final contract adds a layer of intrigue to his fourth stint at the Oscars helm. Kimmel\u2019s ability to seamlessly transition between humor and sincerity in his late-night career is evident, and his upcoming hosting gig may serve as a pivotal moment as he navigates the potential conclusion of this chapter.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-7\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MzM1NzY1ODUw\/jimmy5.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MzM1NzY1ODUw\/jimmy5.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MzM1NzY1ODUw\/jimmy5.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MzM1NzY1ODUw\/jimmy5.png 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MzM1NzY1ODUw\/jimmy5.png 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MzM1NzY1ODUw\/jimmy5.png 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MzM1NzY1ODUw\/jimmy5.png\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Jimmy Kimmel looking at the camera at an event, Photo Credit:\u00a0Entertainment Tonight\/Youtube\" width=\"1404\" height=\"864\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA0ODAxOTc4MzM1NzY1ODUw\/jimmy5.png\" \/><\/picture>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Jimmy Kimmel looking at the camera at an event, Photo Credit:\u00a0Entertainment Tonight\/Youtube<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>While the specifics of Kimmel\u2019s post-\u201cJimmy Kimmel Live!\u201d ventures remain uncertain, his candid revelations about the finite nature of his current contract invite viewers to contemplate the legacy he might leave behind. As the countdown to the Academy Awards begins, Kimmel\u2019s dual roles as host and potential career transition take center stage, making this upcoming Oscars broadcast a memorable chapter in the late-night luminary\u2019s distinguished career.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"m-video mm-video--landscape l-inline\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"nu2IElIHkqk\" class=\"m-video--frame\" title=\"Jimmy Kimmel Hints at Possible End to His Late Night Show\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/nu2IElIHkqk?enablejsapi=1\" width=\"598\" height=\"336\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-origwidth=\"598\" data-origheight=\"336\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-8=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-9=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Sources:\u00a0ABC News<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in February 2024.\u00a0 As Jimmy Kimmel gears up for his fourth round of hosting the Academy Awards, he\u2019s dropping hints that his role as the face of \u201cJimmy Kimmel Live!\u201d might be reaching its twilight. 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