The host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” announced on Monday (8) that he has renewed his contract to host ABC’s late-night show through 2027. During the celebration, he took a jab at Donald Trump.
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“Our show has been renewed through May 2027 or until the world ends, whichever comes first,” Kimmel told the enthusiastic audience. He received loud applause during his monologue.
“It means a lot to me to have your attention and to work with this great group of people for another year,” he said in thanks. He also commented on a statement by Trump in which the president called him “terrible.”
“If I can’t beat Jimmy Kimmel in terms of talent, then I don’t think I should be president,” said Trump on Sunday (7).
Kimmel mocked the remark and said he didn’t think he had “ever agreed more with anything” before issuing a challenge to Trump. “Let’s do it. Let’s have a talent competition.”
Kimmel suggested that he would “tell some jokes, draw something” and play his clarinet, while Trump could “play golf” and “ruin the country.”
Bloomberg first reported the contract renewal. His contract was set to expire in May 2026 but was extended to May 2027.
+Watch Kimmel’s full speech
The contract extension comes after a turbulent year for Kimmel, whose show was suspended after he made comments about the death of Charlie Kirk. One week later, he returned to the air.
“You tried to fire me in September. It didn’t work. Mr. President, I admire your tenacity; if you’re watching tonight, and I assume you are, how about this: I’ll leave when you leave,” he said upon returning.
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