Jimmy Kimmel’s Shocking Confession – May Be Quitting TV For Good
As Jimmy Kimmel prepares for his fourth stint hosting the Academy Awards, heâs also opening up about his future in late-night television, hinting that his iconic role on Jimmy Kimmel Live! might be coming to an end soon.
In an exclusive interview with the Los Angeles Times, the 56-year-old talk show host shared that his current contract could very well be his last.
âI think this is my final contract,â Kimmel revealed, acknowledging that fans might be skeptical given his history of staying on longer than expected.
“I hate to even mention it because everyone laughs at me when I say that, but every time I think itâs my last, it turns out not to be.”
As Jimmy Kimmel Live! celebrates its 21st anniversary, Kimmel admits that heâs reflecting on his career, and the two years left on his contract feel like the right amount of time.
âI still have a little more than two years left, and that seems pretty good. That seems like enough,â he said.
The prospect of life beyond late-night TV has Kimmel pondering how he might spend his free time.
He hinted that his future projects might be more personal and quieter, such as exploring hobbies like cooking, drawing, and even sculpture.
Kimmel also touched on the life lessons heâs learned, particularly reflecting on his grandfatherâs unfulfilled dreams.
“I know that when I die, if Iâm lucky enough to die on my own terms, Iâll think, âOh, I was never able to get to this, and I was never able to get to that,â” he shared.
This introspection is leading him to consider whatâs next after his years on the talk show circuit.
As he readies himself for the upcoming Academy Awards, Kimmelâs candid comments about his future have added an intriguing layer to his hosting role.
With his ability to blend humor and sincerity, Kimmelâs final years in late-night could be filled with new, exciting opportunities.
Fans will be watching not only for his witty commentary at the Oscars but also to see what comes next in the career of one of late-night’s brightest stars.
