Jimmy Kimmel says his wife is behind his decision not to retire
- Jimmy Kimmel has revealed he is weighing up whether to retire from his ABC show Jimmy Kimmel Live!, which he has hosted since 2003, but fears he might regret the decision.
- The 58-year-old presenter’s current contract with Disney runs through to May 2027 following a one-year extension agreed in December 2025.
- Kimmel’s wife and executive producer, Molly McNearney, admitted she is conflicted, wanting him to relax but feeling his work remains vital.
- The host clarified that ending the late-night show would not mean full retirement, as he intends to continue pursuing other projects.
- Kimmel’s reflection comes amid heightened uncertainty for US late-night television following the end of Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show.
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