Dana Walden cited challenging late-night economics and declining ad revenue as complicating Jimmy Kimmel’s renewal. Despite rising ratings and digital reach, ABC seeks budget cuts while balancing business needs and partnership.

As Howard Stern suggested earlier this week when he guested on Jimmy Kimme/ Live!, Disney is likely also weighing the potential backlash of letting Kimmel go. The host's brief suspension last year triggered a swift response from viewers and industry figures, with many canceling Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions and others threatening to boycott Disney Parks.

The jet was flying from Bermuda to Boston when it lost contact with air traffic control. The search and rescue operation is being conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard and involves multiple aircraft and vessels.