Disney president weighs in on the future of “Jimmy Kimmel Live”: ‘Very challenging’
Disney President Dana Walden has expressed uncertainty regarding the future of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' as the show's contract approaches expiration in 2027. She noted the challenges of the late-night television business model in an era of shifting audience habits.
Why it matters
This reflects the broader struggle of traditional broadcast networks to maintain profitability for legacy talk shows in a digital-first media landscape.
Jimmy Kimmel on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Credit: Randy Holmes/ABC Key Points Disney president Dana Walden weighs in on the future of late-night television and Jimmy Kimmel Live .
"That's not to say that Jimmy is not doing a phenomenal job, and his ratings are up, but they're up relative to a smaller audience that's watching late night on broadcast television," she admitted.
Jimmy Kimmel Live airs weeknights at 11:35 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
The future of Jimmy Kimmel 's beloved late-night show is still up in the air.
Disney President and Chief Creative Officer Dana Walden is weighing in on the possible longevity of Jimmy Kimmel Live , along with the late-night genre as a whole. The three-tim Emmy-winning show's contract has yet to be renewed and is slated to expire in May 2027.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in