LOS ANGELES — Jimmy Kimmel stepped away from hosting duties on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in June 2026, with the program announcing a series of guest hosts and special appearances during his planned break from the late-night show. ABC said the program would continue airing with rotating hosts while Kimmel was away.
Kimmel announced the break on the show, describing the upcoming schedule as a temporary change rather than the end of the program. The lineup included comedians and performers such as Tiffany Haddish, Colman Domingo, Ike Barinholtz, Anthony Anderson and Jelly Roll, according to reports about the guest-host schedule.
The announcement also included Rosie O’Donnell as a guest host for a planned run during the summer schedule. Kimmel referred to O’Donnell’s appearance as a “special treat” while discussing the choice on his program, according to entertainment reports. O’Donnell and President Donald Trump have had a long-running public dispute dating back years, which has previously been discussed by both sides in public statements.
“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” has been a regular part of ABC’s late-night lineup since its debut in 2003. The program features celebrity interviews, comedy segments and musical performances, with ABC describing the show as a late-night entertainment program airing weeknights on the network.
Recent episodes of the program included appearances by actors, musicians, comedians and other public figures. ABC’s published guest schedule listed appearances in June 2026 by guests including Tom Hanks, Colman Domingo, Patton Oswalt and others.
Kimmel has remained one of the most prominent figures in U.S. late-night television, frequently combining entertainment interviews with commentary on current events. The show has also been involved in public discussions involving politics and media, including Kimmel’s previous comments about political figures.
ABC did not announce that the program was ending, and details about future episodes after the guest-host period were not changed in the network’s public listings. The network continued to list “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” as part of its late-night schedule.
As of Sunday, the show’s guest-host schedule remained in place, with Kimmel expected to return after his planned break. Further details about additional appearances or programming changes had not been announced.
