Jimmy Kimmel Hints at Retirement from Late-Night TV After Two Decades on Air<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As Jimmy Kimmel prepares to return as host of the Academy Awards for a fourth time, the beloved late-night personality is also opening up about what may be the final stretch of his television career. In a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times, Kimmel, 56, revealed that his current contract with Jimmy Kimmel Live! could be his last.\u201cI think this is my final contract,\u201d Kimmel said, acknowledging how often he\u2019s made similar remarks in the past. \u201cI hate to even say it because people laugh at me every time I do \u2014 and then somehow, I end up sticking around.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having just celebrated 21 years of hosting his Emmy-winning show, Kimmel is feeling reflective. While he\u2019s proud of the success and longevity of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, he shared that the two-plus years remaining on his contract may be just the right amount. \u201cThat seems like enough,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Looking toward the future, Kimmel admits he doesn\u2019t have a clear plan for what comes next. He\u2019s joked that his post-TV life could involve anything from cooking to sketching or even sculpting\u2014personal passions he hasn\u2019t had much time to explore during his busy career.This desire for change has been influenced by personal experiences, including the recent passing of his grandfather. The moment served as a reminder of life\u2019s brevity and inspired Kimmel to think more deeply about his own goals and aspirations. \u201cI know that when I die, if I\u2019m lucky enough to go peacefully in my own bed, I\u2019ll still be thinking, \u2018There were things I never got around to,\u2019\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether or not this marks the beginning of his farewell to late-night television, Jimmy Kimmel is clearly beginning to think about life beyond the spotlight\u2014focusing more on fulfillment, family, and the next chapter of his creative journey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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