Jimmy Kimmel Show to End January 20th: “I’m Leaving for Canada and Never Coming Back”

In a surprise announcement following Donald Trump’s re-election and a sweeping red wave across the United States, Jimmy Kimmel has declared that his late-night talk show will air its final episode on January 20th. After nearly two decades of comedic monologues, celebrity interviews, and political jabs, Kimmel has announced he’s “had enough” and will be relocating to Canada, where he claims he’ll find the peace and sanity he believes America has lost.

Honestly, I never thought it would come to this,” Kimmel said in a statement, clearly shaken by the election results. “But here we are. After January 20th, the last episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! will air, and I’m off to Canada. Maybe I’ll open a little comedy club in Toronto, or maybe I’ll just disappear into the Rockies. Either way, I’m leaving and never coming back.”

For fans and staff alike, Kimmel’s announcement feels like the end of an era. After years of tuning in to his nightly mix of humor, satire, and commentary, loyal viewers are grappling with the idea that Kimmel’s show could really be coming to an end. Many fans took to social media in shock, with hashtags like #KimmelStay and #Don’tGoJimmy trending within hours of his announcement.