If you have been wondering where Jimmy Kimmel is and when he is coming back to Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the answer is a little different from the usual summer break this year.
Jimmy Kimmel took a long summer vacation in 2026, and ABC has been using guest hosts while he is away.
As of August 13, 2026, Jimmy Kimmel has not returned yet.
When Does Jimmy Kimmel Return?
Jimmy Kimmel's regular hosting duties are expected to resume after his summer break, but ABC has not announced a specific date for his return yet.
For the week of August 10–14, the official schedule still lists Anthony Anderson as the guest host every night.
So if you turned on Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week and saw Anthony Anderson instead of Jimmy, nothing is wrong with your TV 😂.
Jimmy is still on his scheduled summer break.
When Did Jimmy Kimmel's Summer Break Start?
Kimmel's break started in early July 2026.
The July 6 episode was already being hosted by Tiffany Haddish instead of Jimmy.
ABC then continued using different guest hosts throughout July.
Tiffany Haddish handled the first week, followed by Ike Barinholtz and then Colman Domingo.
So this wasn't a situation where Jimmy suddenly disappeared without warning.
It was a planned summer vacation with replacement hosts.
Who Has Been Hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live?
ABC has been rotating different guest hosts while Jimmy is away.
Some of the hosts include:
- Tiffany Haddish
- Ike Barinholtz
- Colman Domingo
- Anthony Anderson
There are also other guest hosts scheduled during the summer period.
This is pretty normal for Jimmy Kimmel Live!, although his 2026 break is noticeably long.
Is Jimmy Kimmel Coming Back?
Yes.
There is no indication that Jimmy has permanently left Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
The current situation is a summer hiatus, not a cancellation or permanent departure.
The show itself is still airing new episodes, just with guest hosts sitting in for him.
Why Is Jimmy Kimmel Taking So Long Off?
Kimmel himself announced that he would be taking an extended summer break.
He joked about taking two months off and said that several comedians would be stepping in to host while he was away.
So the long absence was planned.
It isn't because ABC suddenly fired him or because the show was cancelled.
Is Jimmy Kimmel Still Involved With The Show?
Yes.
The show continues under the Jimmy Kimmel Live! name while the guest hosts take over the desk.
The format remains basically the same, with celebrity interviews, comedy segments and musical performances.
Jimmy's absence is mainly from the hosting chair.
Who Is Hosting This Week?
For the week of August 10–14, Anthony Anderson is hosting all five scheduled episodes.
Monday, August 10 had Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor and Rep. Jasmine Crockett among the guests.
The rest of the week also has a normal late-night lineup of actors, athletes, politicians and musical guests.
So the show isn't taking a break completely. It is just running with a guest host.
Did Jimmy Return In Early August?
No.
This is where some of the confusion comes from.
There were reports in early August saying that Jimmy was still on his summer vacation, while other late-night hosts were also taking breaks.
ABC's official schedule for the week of August 10 confirms that Jimmy himself was still away.
Anthony Anderson was listed as host for the entire week.
Is Jimmy Kimmel Coming Back After August 14?
Most likely, but ABC has not yet published a confirmed Jimmy Kimmel return date in the current schedule.
That distinction matters.
There are plenty of websites guessing a specific date, but unless ABC puts the date on its schedule, I wouldn't treat a random date as confirmed.
Right now, the confirmed information is simply that Kimmel is still on his summer break during the week of August 10.
Why Are People Asking When He Is Coming Back?
Because the break is much longer than what some viewers are used to.
Jimmy normally takes a summer vacation every year, so the idea of him being away isn't unusual.
But this time the break is stretching through July and well into August, with several different guest hosts taking over.
If you're a regular viewer, after a few weeks you naturally start wondering:
"Where is Jimmy?"
"When is Jimmy coming back?"
"Did he leave the show?"
But there is no indication that he has left.
Is Jimmy Kimmel Leaving Jimmy Kimmel Live?
No.
There is currently no evidence that Jimmy is permanently leaving the show.
The program is still airing under his name and ABC continues to describe it as Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
His absence is being treated as a planned summer hiatus.
Why Are So Many Guest Hosts Being Used?
The guest-host system lets ABC keep the show running while Kimmel takes his vacation.
Instead of putting the entire program on reruns for two months, ABC can bring in different comedians and actors.
It also gives the network a chance to try different personalities behind the desk.
Some viewers actually like the guest-host setup, while others just want Jimmy back.
What Happened In July?
July was basically a parade of guest hosts.
Tiffany Haddish hosted the first week.
Ike Barinholtz took over the following week.
Colman Domingo hosted the week of July 20.
And ABC continued the guest-host schedule into the final week of July and August.
So Jimmy himself was not regularly appearing during this period.
What About August?
August is continuing in the same way.
For August 10–14, Anthony Anderson is hosting.
That means Jimmy still hasn't returned as of this week.
There is no sign that the guest-host arrangement has ended yet.
What Should Viewers Expect?
The most likely situation is that Jimmy will return once his planned summer hiatus is over and ABC puts him back on the schedule.
But until ABC publishes the exact return date, it is better not to give a specific day as confirmed.
Late-night schedules can change, especially during summer.
So When Will Jimmy Kimmel Be Back?
As of August 13, 2026, Jimmy Kimmel is still on his summer break.
Anthony Anderson is hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! during the current week of August 10–14.
Jimmy is expected to return after the extended summer hiatus, but ABC has not yet published a confirmed exact return date.
So if you're waiting to see Jimmy back behind the desk, you haven't missed anything. He's still on vacation, and the show is continuing with guest hosts for now.
