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Pratt Cheers Kimmel Show Exit; ABC Denies Rumors
9 Sep
Summary
- Spencer Pratt celebrated news of Jimmy Kimmel Live! ending.
- ABC Entertainment stated reports of the show ending are inaccurate.
- Pratt and Kimmel have been publicly feuding since May.
Spencer Pratt recently expressed joy over unconfirmed reports that Jimmy Kimmel Live! might conclude its 25-season run. Pratt, a former Los Angeles mayoral candidate, took to social media on Tuesday, September 9, 2026, to share his positive reaction to the news.
However, ABC Entertainment has refuted these claims, issuing a statement on the same day that declared the reports inaccurate and purely speculative regarding the show's future. This public denial comes amidst an ongoing public feud between Pratt and Kimmel.
The conflict ignited in May 2026 when Kimmel made critical remarks during his monologue about Pratt's popularity during his mayoral campaign. Pratt retaliated by sharing footage of his home's destruction from a wildfire and later drew a comparison between Kimmel and Harvey Weinstein.
Kimmel's wife, Molly McNearney, who also serves as a co-head writer and executive producer on the show, recently commented on the possibility of Kimmel retiring. While she acknowledged the appeal of Kimmel relaxing, she also expressed the importance of his current work, suggesting he might continue due to its perceived impact.
