In fact, the Jimmy Kimmel Live! host revealed he's actually been thinking about ending his late-night talk show for years now.

"Six years ago," Kimmel told Vulture in an interview published June 1, "I told them I thought I was done when [Joe] Biden was president."

The 58-year-old admitted he feels increasingly disillusioned about his late-night future in the wake of CBS' cancellation of The Late Show hosted by Stephen Colbert (Colbert said his final "goodnight" to viewers on May 21).

"I feel a little bit defeated by it," he lamented. "In a lot of ways, I feel like I’m looking at my own future."

Of course, Kimmel is no stranger to controversy. His show was temporarily suspended last September over comments he made about Charlie Kirk’s murder.

Reflecting on the period of uncertainty, Kimmel shared, "One of the things we talked about when I first got suspended was that I can’t do this show if I’m going to be micromanaged."

Despite the ongoing scrutiny surrounding late night, Kimmel argued "there are far more people watching late-night TV than there ever were," citing the "number of views me and my colleagues get online every day and add in our linear-television ratings." 

However, he confessed he’s worried that political interference could mean the end of the late-night genre altogether.

"We’re not just dying of natural causes," Kimmel noted. "We’re being poisoned."

And while the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? host doesn't have an exact end date in mind at the moment, his longtime producer Erin Irwin hinted that the comedian—who launched his eponymous series in 2003—is more than ready for some well-deserved time off.

"He's been talking about leaving for a while," Irwin told Vulture, noting that she hopes Kimmel—who shares two kids with wife Molly McNearney as well as two adult children with his ex-wife—sticks it out through the 2028 presidential election.

"But I don’t know if Jimmy can do it for that long,” she added. "He’s tired."

So, has Kimmel thought about his possible next career move after Jimmy Kimmel Live! ends?

"Professionally, I have no idea what I’m going to do after this," he admitted. "Freedom is what I want more than anything. I want to be able to go fishing because the fishing’s good."

While Kimmel continues to weigh his options, keep reading to see the TV shows that have been renewed and canceled in 2026.

Following the May 31 finale of Euphoria—which saw a heartbreaking end for Zendaya’s Rue—creator Sam Levinson confirmed the third season is the HBO show’s last.

“In terms of the story that we set out to tell,” he said during an appearance on the New York Times’ Popcast, “which is a story about addiction and its consequences, this feels like the end to me. Looking back, you know, on the last eight years, I think it was such a kind of fulfilling journey in terms of this cast, the crew, what we were able to accomplish.”

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The Apple TV freshman comedy series starring Elle Fanning will return for season two.

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Netflix's docuseries following the NFL's top-tier athletes will return for season three.

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Kate Hudson's sports comedy scored a slam dunk with season three renewal.

Dan Levy's Netflix comedy will take fans on another wild ride during season two.

The coming-of-age series was renewed for season four at Netflix.

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However, the network noted it had not completely shut off the music, with Wade adding, "We’ve had conversations about it, but nothing formal."

Get excited, baby gorgeous. Utah's iconic Housewives are returning for season seven on Bravo.

Bravo is setting sail on season five of the travel reality show.

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A new batch of Real Housewives stars will switch places with real-life moms when season two premieres on Bravo.

These Charmers aren't going anywhere. Charleston's beloved socialites will spill more sweet tea during season 13 on Bravo.

Oxygen's true-crime series hosted by June Squibb will document more murderous grandmas during season two.

Bravo's long-running reality series was renewed for lucky number season 13.

Goodbye, chef. FX announced the culinary drama's upcoming fifth season will be its last.

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Oxygen's true crime series will be back for season two.

Kelly Siegler will be back on the case when season three debuts on Oxygen.

Bravo is cooking up more culinary competition because Top Chef will be back for season 24.

ABC's revival of the medical comedy will return for season two.

The animated spinoff will investigate new supernatural mysteries in Hawkins during season two.

The Sci-Fi horror series starring Harold Perrineau will return for a fifth and final season on MGM+.

The Law & Order spinoff starring Christopher Meloni was canceled by NBC and Peacock following five seasons.

The sheriffs are back on duty when season two debuts.