Jimmy Kimmel’s staff will continue to be paid for the time being, as discussions continue between the late-night host and Disney executives over the future of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
The program was abruptly “pre-empted indefinitely” on Wednesday amid controversy over comments Kimmel made in a monologue about Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer. The decision was announced hours after the Trump administration official responsible for licensing ABC’s local stations publicly pressured the company to punish Kimmel.
Two sources close to Kimmel’s show told CNN that the crew for the late-night show will be paid through next week, while the future of the program remains in limbo.
“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” employs a staff of roughly 200 to 250 individuals, operating out of a theater in Hollywood. Kimmel is said to be incredibly mindful of his staff, as he weighs his options during ongoing discussions with ABC.
This isn’t the first time Kimmel has had his staff front of mind. During the WGA strike, which shut down Hollywood productions in 2023, Kimmel provided funds for his crew when production on his show was halted. When production was shut down again during wildfires in Los Angeles earlier this year, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” used its Hollywood backlot as a donation center to collect and distribute resources to those impacted by the disaster.
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