Jimmy Kimmel has been on air as the host of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" since its debut on January 26, 2003. As of 2025, that marks over 22 years of hosting the late-night talk show on ABC. The show has become ABC's longest-running late- night talk show and one of the longest-running late-night programs by a host in the U.S. Kimmel had extended his contract to host the show until 2026, though recent events have led to an indefinite suspension of the show as of September 17, 2025.