Rosie O'donnell to Guest Host Jimmy Kimmel's Show During Hiatus

WHO:

NBC News - Jimmy Kimmel, Rosie O'Donnell

NY Post - Jimmy Kimmel, Rosie O'Donnell

WHAT:

NBC News - Jimmy Kimmel will take a two-month break from hosting "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

NBC News - Rosie O'Donnell has been tapped as one of several guest hosts during Kimmel's absence.

NY Post - Kimmel referred to O'Donnell as one of the "commander-in-chief's all-time favorites" during the announcement.

WHEN:

NBC News - Kimmel's hiatus is described as lasting two months.

WHY:

NBC News - Kimmel stated he is taking the break "voluntarily," referencing a previous suspension related to comments about Charlie Kirk’s death.

HOW:

NBC News - Kimmel made the announcement on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" during a Thursday evening broadcast.

(UPDATED June 20, 2026 23:22 UTC)

Jimmy Kimmel has announced that he will take a two-month break from hosting "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" during which Rosie O'Donnell has been chosen as one of several guest hosts. Kimmel referred to O'Donnell as one of the "commander-in-chief's all-time favorites" while making the announcement on his show. He stated that this hiatus is voluntary, referencing a previous suspension related to comments about Charlie Kirk’s death.