I’m Leaving the US and Never Coming Back”: Jimmy Kimmel Live! to End January 20th as Host Cites Political Turmoil

That era now appears to be approaching its conclusion.

During a recent broadcast, host Jimmy Kimmel announced that his long-running show is scheduled to end on January 20, 2026, a date that also coincides with the next U.S. presidential inauguration. Alongside that announcement, Kimmel shared that he plans to leave the United States following the show’s conclusion, marking a deeply personal decision that reflects broader changes in both his career and the national atmosphere he has commented on for years.