Kimmel's Late-Night Show Faces Budget Cuts Amid Disney Pressure

The Jimmy Kimmel Live! show is facing financial pressure from Disney to reduce its budget. The late-night talk show has struggled in recent years, including disputes with President Trump and the FCC, which led to a temporary pull of the show after the passing of Charlie Kirk.

The business model for late-night talk shows has changed as audiences shift from linear to streaming platforms. Stephen Colbert's show ended on CBS earlier this year, and Seth Meyers' show underwent major budget cuts, including removing the live band and reducing production numbers.

Debra O'Connell, chair of Disney Entertainment Television, reportedly asked Jimmy Kimmel to make budget cuts to stay on the air, as producing each episode costs $100 million annually. Negotiations have begun between Kimmel and Disney, with some rumors suggesting the show will end once his current deal expires.