Jimmy Kimmel Live's November 6 episode was canceled last minute, sparking questions about the reason behind the postponement. Although no official explanation was given by ABC initially, details have since emerged.
Jimmy Kimmel recently made headlines when his show was temporarily taken off air due to pressure from the federal government over comments he made regarding Charlie Kirk's killer. Disney later reinstated him, and the show's ratings surged significantly.
The episode scheduled for November 6 was abruptly canceled. Audience members were told the taping was only postponed and that tickets would be valid for a future date.
Deadline reports that the cancellation was due to an undisclosed "personal matter" involving Kimmel. ABC has not released a formal statement on the exact cause.
Singer Madison Beer, who was set to perform, addressed the situation on Instagram:
"Due to unforeseen circumstances, Jimmy Kimmel Live needed to reschedule my performance that was originally set to air tonight to a later date. I’ll share more details on timing when I can, I can’t wait for you all to see it."
The show's team ensured attendees that their chance to see the show remains intact, with plans to reschedule the recording.
Author's summary: Jimmy Kimmel Live's November 6 episode was postponed due to a personal matter, with performances rescheduled and no detailed explanation from ABC.