Earlier in his monologue, Kimmel addressed Trump’s latest insults directed towards him. As he prepared to host the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday, Trump slammed Kimmel’s hosting skills, calling him “horrible” and telling reporters in the Oval Office, “If I can’t beat out Jimmy Kimmel in terms of talent, then I don’t think I should be President.”

Jimmy Kimmel has challenged President Donald Trump to a 'talent competition' after news that his contract with ABC for 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' was extended an additional year.

Jimmy Kimmel took aim Tuesday night at President Trump for his "racist" remarks at a recent rally in Pennsylvania.

ABC has signed Kimmel to a one-year contract extension that keeps “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on the air through May 2027, Kimmel announced during Monday night’s monologue. The late-night host’s previous deal was set to expire in May 2026, according to The Guardian.

Jimmy Kimmel thanked President Donald Trump's frequent criticism for boosting his visibility and making him Google's third most searched person globally in 2025.

Jimmy Kimmel Ratings last nightAfter a week-long suspension that sparked heated political debate, Jimmy Kimmel Live! returned to air on Tuesday night, drawing heightened attention to both its ratings and the Jimmy Kimmel monologue last night. The host ...

In December 2025, rumors circulated online that talk show host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel had delivered his "final monologue" on his show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in which he heavily criticized U.S. President Donald Trump.

Jimmy Kimmel, host of ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," is known for mixing comedy with politics. Kimmel hosted the Oscars two years in a row – in 2017 and 2018.