Jimmy Kimmel Live Cancels Thursday Episode Over Personal Matter
ABC abruptly canceled the Thursday, November 6 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live after the host cited personal reasons. The announcement came late Thursday afternoon, just hours before airtime.
The episode was set to feature actor David Duchovny and musician Joe Keery, with Madison Beer slated to perform live. Instead, ABC filled the slot with a rerun, surprising many fans due to the show’s usually reliable broadcast schedule.
“ABC announced the last-minute decision late Thursday afternoon.”
Network representatives declined to share specific details about Kimmel's absence. Late-night programs rarely face sudden cancellations because of tight production timelines and high advertising stakes.
Jimmy Kimmel Live typically films from Monday to Thursday at 4:30 PM PST, making this disruption particularly unusual. The incident sparked renewed discussion about the pressures within network late-night television in 2025, amid other recent programming shifts at ABC.
Author’s Summary
The Thursday episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live was unexpectedly canceled due to personal matters, with ABC opting for a rerun and offering no further explanation.
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