New York, NY – Today at the ABC upfront presentation in New York, ABC network Entertainment President Channing Dungey announced Jimmy Kimmel Live will be back for three more years. Jimmy Kimmel Live is currently in its 14th season, making Kimmel the longest-running host among his contemporaries.
Jimmy Kimmel was in attendance, waltzed on-stage for a brief set in which he skewered the talent and a few network execs at various networks, with his wit proving why his show gets another three years.
Kimmel will also return to host the Primetime Emmy Awards on ABC, on September 18. Fueled by signature bits, including Mean Tweets, Lie Witness News, and I Told My Kids I Ate All Their Halloween Candy, the Jimmy Kimmel Live! show has amassed a staggering 4.5 billion views on YouTube, with over 7.7 million subscribers to their dedicated channel. Jimmy Kimmel Live airs weeknights from Hollywood at 11:35/10:35c on ABC.
After his brief set Jimmy Kimmel was escorted backstage by sidekick, Guillermo who was also part of the show also get three more years!
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