ABC Extends Jimmy Kimmel Contract Through 2010

ABC is extending its option with latenight host Jimmy Kimmel by another year, keeping him at the network through at least 2010.

Decision to exercise an early extension comes as Kimmel has received positive attention for his "Jimmy Kimmel Live Game Night" series of post-NBA Finals specials, which included a now-famous fist bump Sunday with presidential candidate Barack Obama. Rival candidate John McCain was scheduled to appear on Kimmel's show following Tuesday's NBA game.

Those "Game Night" specials have averaged 3 million viewers, giving the show a bit more exposure than its usual aud.

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Comments

[ReelBusy]

Jimmy Kimmel = Luckiest man in the world.

[wagadog]

That picture is hysterical -- it makes him look like he has Mickey Mouse ears (can I use the word "Mickey Mouse" and not get sued for copyright infringement by DisCorp? Let me know, and I'll correct that...).

M-I-C -- "C" Ya Real Soon! -- K-E-Y -- "Y?" Because We Like You! M-O-U-S-EEEEEEEEew.

[RobinSeattle]

Another case of the blandly mediocre rising to the top. His girlfriend, Sarah Silverman, is a lot funnier and braver.

[WatchIt]

I am getting to like Jimmy more and more. When we HE do the White House Correspondents Dinner?

[cutter]

Now, I know why McCain was on your show. Hope that extra year is worth it to you,

[Eric8869]

ABC replaced POLITICALLY INCORRECT (and fired Bill Maher) to put Jimmy Kimmel on the air. They would rather have "Im F'ing Matt Damon" videos than actual political discussions.

Shame on ABC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[marymansour]

Kimmel is such a dork and a loser. Why bother to extend his contract? The last time he was even remotely funny was as a side kick on Ben Stein's quiz show.

[strifeknot]

Are they expecting him to somehow become funny by 2010?

[Nathan1960]

His show is horrible and NOT funny