In a twist that nearly shattered everyone, ABC cancelled the Thursday episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live at the last minute, totally surprising both the fans and the guests. The network did not specify the reason why it had to cancel, but it mentioned a personal reason.
Why did Jimmy Kimmel Live Get Cancelled?
Suddenly, ABC canceled the November 6 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live hours prior to its broadcast. The network did not give specific reasons, rather, the audience was shown an October 28 rerun with Tessa Thompson and Daymond John.
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Reports indicate that the cancellation was because of a ‘personal matter’ that involved the host. Neither Jimmie Kimmel nor ABC have commented on the situation. This leaves Hollywood insiders and fans curious to know the answers.
Thursday’s episode was supposed to feature David Duchovny, star of Stranger Things, Joe Keery, and singer Madison Beer. The appearances of all three guests were rescheduled.
How Did the Guests React?
Madison Beer shared the news with her fans on social media at around 6.33 PM ET. On Instagram stories, she said unforeseen circumstances caused the show to be postponed for her musical performance. The 26-year-old singer promised that she would announce new timing information in the near future.
Also the ticket holders of the live taping were also taken by surprise. They were told that the show was just postponed and would be rescheduled.
The show has had some recent controversy
It is not the first time we have heard that the late-night program of Kimmel has been disrupted. The show was only halted two months ago due to controversial remarks regarding the death of Charlie Kirk. In September 2025, ABC cancelled Jimmy Kimmel Live for almost a week under the Trump administration.
Kimmel returned on September 23 and discussed the controversy. He explained his motives and was sympathetic toward the family of Kirk. Ratings for the show actually soared following his reinstatement.
ABC has not officially confirmed the continuation of the new episodes as planned. Fans are waiting impatiently until they get news regarding the date their favorite late-night host is going back on the air.
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