Is Jimmy Kimmel leaving late-night TV?
AFTER nearly 18 years and 3,130 episodes, Jimmy Kimmel has become a staple of late-night television. But Jimmy made a recent announcement on his show about his departure. On Thursday, Jimmy announced that he will be taking a summer break from his late-night show, Jimmy Kimmel Live! He shared the news on what will be his last show for an undisclosed amount of time. The television host told viewers, Theres nothing wrong, Im healthy, my familys healthy, I just need a couple of months off." No names have been released but the 53-year-old explained that a cavalcade of very kind and capable people will begin filling his spot when the show returns Tuesday, July 6. When Matt Damon ruins your show... and your life. Jimmy took a brief hiatus from his show back in 2017 when his son, William, was born with congenital disease and had to go through multiple open-heart surgeries. During that time, the show was hosted by celebrity guests including Shaquille ONeal, Dave Grohl, Channing Tatum, and Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt, Tracee Ellis Ross, Neil Patrick Harris and Melissa McCarthy. When Jimmy returned to the show and tearfully recounted his scary experience regarding his son's health he called on lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to ensure everyone has access to health care. Thursday night was Conan O'Brien's exit from a nearly 30-year career in late-night television. Along with announcing his summer break, Jimmy bid his friend and fellow late-night television host Conan goodbye. I also wanted to congratulate Conan OBrien on 28 years of very, very funny late-night television, Jimmy began. Conan wrapped up his show on TBS tonight. You know, before Conan, I didnt even know bears could masturbate.  As part of his send off, Jimmy gave one last jab to Jay Leno- who has bad blood with Conan after taking back his hosting gig from O'Brien in 2010. Anyway, heres to Conan and Andy Richter and everybody involved with that show. We look forward to whatever you have planned next at HBO Max, adding. Jimmy Kimmel has a reported net worth of $50million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The comedian earns a $15million salary for his show Jimmy Kimmel Live! He also reportedly earned a hefty check of $15,000 for hosting the Academy Awards and hosting episodes for Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. Jimmy is set to host the upcoming 72nd Emmy Awards on September 20.