"Jimmy Kimmel is staying with Disney a little longer."
"The late-night host has signed a one-year extension to stay on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" through May 2027, a person familiar with the deal told Business Insider on Monday."
"The renewed contract comes just months after Kimmel was briefly pulled off the air following backlash over his comments about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a controversy that sidelined him for nearly a week and drew widespread concerns over the First Amendment."
"This story is breaking. Check back for updates."
Jimmy Kimmel signed a one-year extension to remain host of ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! through May 2027 under a deal with Disney. The contract renewal followed a brief removal from the air after backlash over comments regarding the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The temporary sidelining lasted nearly a week and prompted widespread concerns about the First Amendment and broadcast consequences for controversial commentary. A person familiar with the deal told Business Insider the extension was agreed upon in recent months. Public attention on the incident preceded the renewal of the hosting contract.
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