Jimmy Kimmel Hints at Exit from Late-Night TV as Oscars Hosting Looms
\nAs Jimmy Kimmel prepares to host the Academy Awards for the fourth time, he\u2019s quietly hinting that his time on Jimmy Kimmel Live! may be nearing its end.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis Might Be My Final Contract\u201d
\nSpeaking with the Los Angeles Times, the 56-year-old late-night host admitted he\u2019s seriously considering stepping away when his current deal ends.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think this is my final contract,\u201d Kimmel said. \u201cI hate to even mention it because everyone\u2019s laughing at me now\u2014each time I think that, and then it turns out not to be the case.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kimmel\u2019s comments come as Jimmy Kimmel Live! celebrates its 21st anniversary, prompting a wave of self-reflection.<\/p>\n
Two More Years\u2014and Then What?
\nKimmel still has a little over two years left on his current contract. But to him, that already feels like enough.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat seems pretty good,\u201d he said. \u201cThat seems like enough.\u201d<\/p>\n
As he looks ahead, he admits he\u2019s unsure how he\u2019ll spend his time after the show. He mentioned several interests\u2014cooking, drawing, even sculpture\u2014but nothing is set in stone.<\/p>\n
A Personal Turning Point
\nKimmel also opened up about how the passing of his grandfather shaped his perspective. Watching his grandfather\u2019s dreams go unfulfilled pushed Kimmel to think deeply about his own path.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf I\u2019m lucky enough to die on my own terms in my own bed, I know I\u2019ll be thinking, \u2018I never got to this, I never got to that,\u2019\u201d he reflected. \u201cI just know it about myself.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Oscars: A Moment of Transition?
\nAs Kimmel returns to the Oscars stage, many are watching closely. Could this be his last time as the face of Jimmy Kimmel Live!? His blend of humor and honesty has defined his career, and this year\u2019s awards show may mark a turning point.<\/p>\n
What Comes After Late Night?
\nKimmel hasn\u2019t shared concrete plans for life after the show, but his honest revelations spark curiosity about the legacy he\u2019ll leave behind. With the Oscars just around the corner, his dual roles\u2014host and possible retiree\u2014add emotional weight to this moment in his storied career.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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