Jimmy Kimmel Live! show gets one-year contract extension nearly three months after controversial suspension - Check out Jimmy's salary per show and his net worth in 2025

Popular host Jimmy Kimmel has signed a one-year contract extension with Disney-owned ABC, sources said Monday, keeping him on air through mid-2027, reported AFP. The previous deal of Jimmy Kimmel Live! show was set to expire in May 2026. The renewal follows months of tension between Kimmel and the US President Donald Trump's administration, which led to his late-night show being briefly pulled from the schedule earlier in September this year. The extension signals ABC’s continued support for the longtime host despite the political controversy that erupted after the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, an incident that sparked a heated clash between the White House and Kimmel.

Jimmy, one of America’s most prominent late-night hosts, became embroiled in a major political and media uproar after remarks in his September 17, 2025 monologue about the response to conservative activist Charlie’s assassination. ABC temporarily suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live!, igniting national debates over free speech, political pressure and media independence, before Disney quickly reinstated the show amid widespread backlash.

A LOOK AT JIMMY KIMMEL'S CAREER

Kimmel has hosted and executive-produced Jimmy Kimmel Live! since January 2003, making him the longest-serving current late-night host in the US and second only to Johnny Carson in overall tenure, reported STORYBOARD 18. Prior to his ABC success, he co-hosted Comedy Central staples The Man Show and Win Ben Stein’s Money, and later moved into producing projects such as Crank Yankers and The Andy Milonakis Show. Known for his pointed humor and political commentary, Kimmel remains a central and influential voice in American entertainment.

HOW MUCH JIMMY KIMMEL MAKE PER SHOW AND HIS NET WORTH

According to Forbes, Jimmy Kimmel earns about $16 million annually for hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live!. With roughly 170 episodes in a typical season, that breaks down to about $88,235 per episode before factoring in bonuses, royalties or other income.

As of 2025, Celebrity Net Worth values Jimmy’s fortune at around $50 million. He has accumulated this wealth through a multifaceted career as a comedian, talk show host, actor and voice actor, as well as a screenwriter and producer. Jimmy has hosted the Oscars four times. Still, the bulk of his earnings comes from his long-running and highly successful tenure as host of ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!