Jimmy Kimmel is hinting that his long-running late-night show, *Jimmy Kimmel Live!*, could soon be coming to an end as he prepares to host the Oscars for the fourth time.
In a recent interview with the *Los Angeles Times*, the 56-year-old comedian opened up about his future, admitting he’s seriously considering walking away once his current contract expires.
"I believe this is my last contract,” Kimmel said. "Every time I think that, it ends up being the case. Everyone laughs at me now, so I hate to even bring it up.”
As *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* celebrates its 21st year on air, the host is reflecting on what’s next. Though he still has more than two years left on his deal, he feels that might be enough time. "That seems pretty good. That seems sufficient,” he added.
Looking ahead, Kimmel isn’t sure what the future holds, but he’s mentioned interests beyond television—including cooking, drawing, and sculpture. While nothing is set in stone, his openness about the show’s possible end marks a shift in his public persona and signals a readiness to explore new creative outlets.
Whether Kimmel will return to late night in some other form or step away entirely remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* may be approaching a major turning point.
