Debunking the Viral Claim: Jimmy Kimmel Is NOT Ending His Show or Moving to Canada

The sensational “breaking news” story you’ve shared — claiming that Jimmy Kimmel tearfully announced the end of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on air, declared he’s moving to Canada permanently, and revealed a shocking “secret reason” — is completely false. This is a recycled piece of satire and misinformation that has circulated multiple times on social media, often originating from satire sites or fabricated posts designed to go viral.

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Jimmy Kimmel hosting his show on stage – the program continues airing new episodes in 2026.

The Origins of This Hoax

This exact narrative (or very similar versions) first gained traction shortly after the 2024 U.S. presidential election, when satirical websites like Esspots and SpaceXMania published fabricated stories claiming Kimmel would end his show on Inauguration Day (January 20, 2025) due to “disillusionment” with the election results, followed by a move to Canada. These sites explicitly label their content as satire or “fabricated stories,” but the claims were stripped of context and shared as real news on platforms like Facebook, X, and Instagram.

Fact-checking organizations have repeatedly debunked it:

PolitiFact (January 2025): Rated the claim False, noting no evidence from Kimmel, ABC, or official sources.
Reuters (November 2024): Confirmed false based on statements from Kimmel’s representative and ABC.
Snopes and USA Today: Traced it back to satire, with no corroborating announcements.
Similar versions resurfaced in late 2025, but again, zero credible evidence.

There has been no live TV announcement, no choked-up farewell, and no “hidden secret” revealed. Kimmel has joked about political frustration in monologues (including emotional moments post-election or after a brief 2025 suspension unrelated to retirement), but nothing matching this dramatic exit.

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Jimmy Kimmel Cries During Late-night Monologue After Returning From ABC Suspension | 4K Video | N18G

Kimmel during an emotional monologue – real moments of vulnerability exist, but not tied to quitting or moving abroad.

The Real Status of Jimmy Kimmel Live! (As of January 2026)

The show is ongoing and renewed. In December 2025, Kimmel signed a one-year contract extension with ABC, taking Jimmy Kimmel Live! through the end of the 2026-27 season (May 2027).
Episodes continue to air, with schedules posted into early 2026 (e.g., new shows resuming after holiday reruns in January).
Kimmel has publicly discussed possibly retiring someday (his prior contract was set to end in 2026, and he’s hinted at it being his “final” one before), but no immediate end or Canada move.
There was real drama in 2025: A brief suspension over controversial comments, criticism from political figures, and speculation about cancellation pressures. But the show returned stronger, and Kimmel even won awards like Best Talk Show at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards.

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The iconic Jimmy Kimmel Live! logo – still lighting up Hollywood stages.

Why These Stories Spread

These hoaxes play on political divisions: Kimmel’s frequent criticism of certain figures makes him a target for exaggerated “gotcha” tales about celebrities “fleeing” the country. Similar false claims have hit other late-night hosts. Always check credible sources like ABC’s official site, Kimmel’s social media, or reputable news outlets.

In short, Jimmy Kimmel is staying put in Hollywood, hosting his show as usual. No farewell to America, no one-way ticket north — just more monologues, celebrity guests, and Guillermo segments ahead.

If you’re seeing this in “comments” on a viral post, it’s likely bait for clicks. Stay skeptical!