Jimmy Kimmel hints at quitting talk show - but fans share theory why late-night host is really on the outs

JIMMY Kimmel has hinted that he is quitting his talk show.

The TV star has been hosting his late night show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, for 21 years on ABC.

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In a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times, Jimmy, 56, revealed his contract with the company is up in less than three years.

"I think this is my final contract," he said. "I hate to even say it, because everyone’s laughing at me now — each time I think that, and then it turns out to be not the case."

He continued, "I still have a little more than two years left on my contract, and that seems pretty good. That seems like enough."

'PEOPLE WANT HIM OUT'

However, many fans have shared their theories as to why Jimmy is calling it quits.

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"Jimmy Kimmel is pretending he's quitting but the truth is his ratings suck and people want him out," one revealed, with others agreeing and theorizing that people aren't watching him anymore.

A second critic slammed the comedian, "No one is watching because [he is] NOT funny."

"My guess is that he was informed that they won't be offering him a contract renewal," a third pointed out.

MORE ABOUT JIMMY

James Christian Kimmel was born on November 13, 1967 in Brooklyn, New York.

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Jimmy has four children from two separate marriages.

He has Jane and Billy, with Molly McNearny, and Kevin and Katie, with ex-wife Gina Maddy.

Billy was born with a rare congenital heart defect but underwent successful heart surgery when he was just three days old.

Katie is a ceramic artist based in California and her brother Kevin has been on reality shows like Survivor and Big Brother: USA.

Kimmel spoke on his son's heart defect in a monologue for his show and thanked McNearny for “being so strong” during his surgery.

The host said, “Most of all, I want to thank my wife Molly. First of all, for allowing me to have sex with her in the first place.

“Also for being so strong and level-headed and positive and loving during the worst nightmare a new mother could experience. I couldn’t ask for a better partner. 

Adding, “I’m so happy we had this baby together. I’m definitely getting a vasectomy after this.”

HIS CAREER

Jimmy began his career working in radio as a Sunday night host for the University of Nevada Las Vegas' college station KUNV.

In 1990, Jimmy went on to host his own show at KCMJ before landing a gig as Jimmy The Sports Guy for the Kevin and Bean morning show.

During the '90s, Jimmy co-hosted the show Win Ben Stein's Money.

He went on to appear on numerous shows including Live with Regis and Kelly, Ellen, and Late Show with David Letterman.

It wasn't until 2003 that Jimmy began to host Jimmy Kimmel Live!

More than two decades later, his show has become one of the longest-running late-night talk shows to air in America.

HIS NET WORTH

Jimmy has a reported net worth of $50 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

The comedian earns a $15 million salary for his show Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy also reportedly earned a hefty check of $15,000 for hosting the Academy Awards and hosting episodes for Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.

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He also hosted the Emmy Awards in 2012, 2016, and 2020.

Additionally, Jimmy hosted the Oscars in 2023 and will continue his hosting duties at the 2024 awards show.

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