Jimmy Kimmel Reveals Surprising Admission, Potentially Considering Leaving Television Permanently.
As Jimmy Kimmel prepares for his fourth stint as host of the Academy Awards, he’s hinting that his tenure as the face of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” may be nearing its end.
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, the 56-year-old talk show host revealed that his current contract could mark the conclusion of his time on the show. “I think this is my final contract,” Kimmel said frankly, acknowledging the potential skepticism his statement might elicit. “I hate to even mention it because everyone’s laughing at me now — each time I think that, and then it turns out to not be the case.”
Celebrating the 21st anniversary of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” has prompted Kimmel to reflect on his future. Despite the milestone, he sees the remaining two-plus years on his current contract as sufficient. “I still have a little more than two years left on my contract, and that seems pretty good,” he remarked. “That seems like enough.”
As he ponders life beyond late-night television, Kimmel is unsure how he’ll spend his free time after “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” “It might not be anything that anyone other than me is aware of,” he said, hinting at his diverse interests, such as cooking, drawing, and even sculpting.
The passing of his grandfather has left a profound impact on Kimmel. Seeing his grandfather’s unrealized dreams has led him to contemplate his own journey. “I know that when I die, if I’m lucky enough to die on my own terms in my own bed, I’m going to think, ‘Oh, I was never able to get to this, and I was never able to get to that,'” he shared. “I just know it about myself.”
As Kimmel prepares for the upcoming Academy Awards, the possibility of this being his final contract adds intrigue to his fourth hosting role. His ability to blend humor and sincerity in his late-night career is evident, and his upcoming hosting gig may mark a significant moment as he navigates the potential end of this chapter.
While the specifics of Kimmel’s future endeavors post-“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” are uncertain, his candid remarks about the finite nature of his current contract encourage viewers to consider the legacy he might leave behind. With the countdown to the Academy Awards underway, Kimmel’s roles as host and potential career transition take center stage, making this upcoming Oscars broadcast a memorable chapter in the late-night luminary’s illustrious career.
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Sources: ABC News