Why Is Jimmy Kimmel Not Hosting His Show in July 2025? Retirement Rumors Explained

Following Diego Luna and Anthony Anderson’s stint as hosts on Jimmy Kimmel’s talk show, and comedian Chris Distefano’s first appearance in the July 14 episode, fans have been speculating if Jimmy Kimmel might be retiring from the program. However, this is not true.

Is Jimmy Kimmel retiring from hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live?

Jimmy Kimmel isn’t quitting as the host of Jimmy Kimmel Live; instead, he’s currently taking a yearly vacation. He clarified this upcoming break during his June 19th episode, stating, “Tonight is my last show until Labor Day. I’ll be away for the summer.

He made light of the situation by saying, “I’d rather stay home too. You know, my agreement specifies that I must attend a weight loss retreat each summer. In reality, I’ll likely be spending most of my summer at Newark airport this year.” He also mentioned, “For the upcoming months, I’ll be away, but don’t worry, if Donald Trump does something excessively reckless or in need of immediate attention, I’ll be oblivious, paddling a canoe instead.

Over the years, a variety of engaging figures have taken turns hosting the show, such as Diego Luna, Anthony Anderson, Chris Distefano, and this week welcomes Jelly Roll to the role as well.

Why is Jimmy Kimmel not hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live in July 2025?

During this yearly vacation, Jimmy Kimmel is not currently hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live. But don’t worry, he’ll be back shortly and will once again take up his position on the program. Although we don’t have an exact date yet, based on Kimmel’s comments, he plans to return after Labor Day, specifically on September 1, 2025.

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2025-07-16 18:10