Disney president Dana Walden says ABC is working through ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ future

Variety reports that Walden said Disney is weighing Kimmel’s wishes, their partnership and the business as it considers his future on ABC. She said his ratings are up, but the broadcast late-night audience is smaller, and millions watching parts of the show on YouTube does not make it lucrative enough for a premium talk show. Variety says Page Six reported in September that Kimmel would step back after his contract expires in May 2027; ABC denied the report.