No, talk show host Jimmy Kimmel isn’t ending his show and emigrating because of Trump’s election

“Say it isn’t so!” begins a Facebook post about talk show host Jimmy Kimmel’s purported emigration before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.

So we’ll cut to the chase: It isn’t so!

Nevertheless, the Jan. 10 post claims “Kimmel just announced that his show will end on January 20th, with a surprising twist — he’s leaving for Canada and says he’s ‘never coming back!’ Fans are in disbelief as they prepare to say goodbye to one of late-night’s biggest stars.”

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We found no evidence, such as public statements from Kimmel or a press release from his ABC late-night show, “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” to corroborate this claim. 

ABC told PolitiFact in a statement that the post’s claims are “not accurate.” They appear to have originated on a self-described satire site, where it was clearly labeled “satire.” 

A Nov. 10 article on SpaceXMania, which says it posts only fabricated stories, said: “In a post-election bombshell, Jimmy Kimmel has announced that Jimmy Kimmel Live! will air its final episode on January 20th, citing disillusionment with the United States after Donald Trump’s re-election and a “red wave” across the country. The late-night host, known for his biting political satire and monologues, is hanging up his microphone — and booking a one-way ticket to Canada.”

In September 2022, Kimmel extended his contract with ABC for three more years. 

His show guest list the week of Jan. 13 included the band Dawes, actor Tim Allen and comedian Nicole Byer. 

We rate this post False.