Where is Jimmy Kimmel today?
JIMMY Kimmel is widely recognized for his comedic personality and star-studded interviews on his talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!
After a new episode of the late-night show didn't premiere during its normal nightly slot, fans began to ponder Kimmel's whereabouts.
Where is Jimmy Kimmel today?
On May 2, 2023, Jimmy Kimmel Live! was, in fact, not live as the show aired a re-run during their normal time slot.
The reasoning came after the writers for Jimmy Kimmel Live! went on strike demanding they be compensated fairly for their hard work.
After a month and a half of negotiating, the Writers Guild of America came to a 98% agreement that they will be taking a hiatus beginning May 2 at 12.01 am.
WGA released a statement saying: "The decision was made following six weeks of negotiations with Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Disney, Discovery-Warner, NBC Universal, Paramount and Sony under the umbrella of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
"The WGA Negotiating Committee began this process intent on making a fair deal, but the studios' responses have been wholly insufficient given the existential crisis writers are facing.
"The companies' behavior has created a gig economy inside a union workforce, and their immovable stance in this negotiation has betrayed a commitment to further devaluing the profession of writing," the statement continued.
During Kimmel's show on Monday, May 1, he alluded to the picketing after listing his guests for the week ahead commenting: "...unless something terrible happens."
This isn't the first time Kimmel has been in this situation as there was a 100+ day strike from 2007 to 2008 that put his show amongst others on pause.
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The recent strike also affects shows such as Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
With no set date on when the writers will return, shows including ABC's Abbott Elementary and CBS's NCIS could be impacted as their shows have been renewed for the fall.
How long has Jimmy been a talk show host?
Jimmy Kimmel began his career working in radio as a Sunday night host for UNLV's college station KUNV.
In 1990, Kimmel went on to host his own show at KCMJ before landing a gig as Jimmy The Sports Guy for the Kevin and Bean morning show.
During the 90s Jimmy co-hosted the show Win Ben Stein's Money.
He went on to appear on numerous shows including Live with Regis and Kelly, Ellen, and Late Show with David Letterman.
It wasn't until 2003 that Kimmel began to host Jimmy Kimmel Live!
20 years later, his show has become one of the longest-running late-night talk shows to air in America.
What is Jimmy Kimmel's net worth?
Jimmy Kimmel has a reported net worth of $50 million, according to .
The comedian earns a $15 million 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.
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Jimmy Kimmel also hosted the Emmy Awards in 2012, 2016, and 2020.
Additionally, Kimmel was the host of the 2023 Oscars.