Jimmy Kimmel Live! is set to welcome back its iconic host, Jimmy Kimmel, to the late-night stage. Kimmel, who has been absent since June 24, will resume his hosting duties on Monday, September 2. His return marks the end of a summer filled with guest hosts and reruns, much to the delight of his loyal audience.
As Kimmel steps back into his role, viewers can expect an exciting lineup of guests to kick off his return. The first week back will feature appearances by musical sensation Billie Eilish, acclaimed actor Peter Dinklage, and Hollywood stars Brian Tyree Henry and Kumail Nanjiani.
This star-studded roster promises to bring a mix of entertainment, humor, and insightful conversations to the late-night show, as per a report by TV Insider.
During Kimmel’s absence, a variety of guest hosts stepped in to keep the show running smoothly. The guest hosting duties were taken up by an impressive lineup, including Anthony Anderson, Kathryn Hahn, and even Kumail Nanjiani, who will also be one of the guests in Kimmel's first week back.
Other notable guest hosts included Lamorne Morris, Jeff Goldblum, and the dynamic duo of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, who co-hosted to promote their highly anticipated movie Deadpool and Wolverine.
In addition to these guest appearances, reruns of popular episodes were aired, featuring interviews with prominent figures like Vice President Kamala Harris, who is also a current presidential candidate. These reruns helped keep the show's