ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Live Off Air Without Explanation

Rare Disruption for Long-Running Show

The abrupt halt marks a rare disruption for Jimmy Kimmel Live!, which Kimmel has hosted for more than two decades with relatively few interruptions. He typically tapes episodes Monday through Thursday afternoons in Los Angeles. Past absences have been tied to major family events, such as the 2017 emergency heart surgery of his infant son Billy and time off earlier this year following the birth of his granddaughter. Kimmel has frequently shared updates about Billy’s health journey, expressing gratitude to medical teams and supporters.