Disney boss dodges key question on future of Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show
Disney executive Dana Walden declined to confirm or deny reports that Jimmy Kimmel Live will end next year. While ABC has labeled such reports as speculative, uncertainty remains regarding the host's future beyond his current contract.
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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Dana Walden, President and Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Co., speaks on a white sofa in front of a purple backdrop, Image 2 shows Jimmy Kimmel sits behind his desk on the set of Key takeaways Powered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Disney president Dana Walden did not confirm nor deny the report that Jimmy Kimmel Live will be coming to an end next year, leaving uncertainty about the future of the show. Despite the speculation, ABC quickly released a statement claiming that any reports about the future of the show are purely speculative, contradicting the initial report that Kimmel's contract will not be extended.
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