“Jimmy Kimmel Announces End of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Goodbye to America – ‘I Am Moving to Canada and NEVER Coming Back!’”

“Jimmy Kimmel Announces End of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Goodbye to America – ‘I Am Moving to Canada and NEVER Coming Back!’”



The Claim

According to various social media posts and dubious “news” pages, Jimmy Kimmel supposedly declared that he will end his ABC talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, leave the U.S., and move to Canada permanently, stating that “America has changed me.” The posts present it as a dramatic exit and final farewell to American audiences.

Some versions of the claim include variations such as:

  • The show’s final episode will air January 20.

  • Kimmel is “never coming back.”

  • The decision is motivated by political disillusionment or dissatisfaction with the current state of the country.

These posts have circulated widely on Facebook and other platforms. Facebook+1

What the Fact-Checkers Say

It’s false / satirical

  • Reuters investigated this claim and concluded that Kimmel has not announced such a move or the end of his show. The claim appears to originate from a satirical website and has been republished by social media pages as if it’s true. Reuters

  • PolitiFact examined a Facebook post stating “Jimmy Kimmel just announced that his show will end on January 20th … he’s leaving for Canada and says he’s ‘never coming back.’” They marked the claim false, noting no credible sources or public statements support it, and that ABC and Kimmel’s team have denied it. PolitiFact

  • ABC and Kimmel’s representatives have dismissed the claim as inaccurate. Reuters

So while it's a striking statement, there is no evidence from reliable media outlets or Kimmel’s official communications that he ever made it.

What’s Really Going On at Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Although the “move to Canada” story is fake, there has been recent turbulence around the show. Here’s a timeline of the real recent events:

DateEvent
Sept 17, 2025ABC and Disney suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! indefinitely following backlash over Kimmel’s monologue comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Politico+2Wikipedia+2
Sept 22, 2025Disney and ABC announce the show will return on September 23 after “thoughtful conversations” with Kimmel. Global News+3People.com+3AP News+3
Sept 23–26, 2025While ABC restored the show, major ABC affiliate groups — Sinclair and Nexstar — initially refused to air it, citing community concerns. TIME+3Reuters+3The Guardian+3
Sept 26, 2025Sinclair and Nexstar reverse course and resume airing Jimmy Kimmel Live! across their stations. The Guardian+2Global News+2
RecentThe show resumed normal operations, and the controversy has become a flashpoint in debates over free speech, media censorship, and political pressure. The Guardian+3AP News+3People.com+3

So while the show was temporarily suspended, there’s no sign it’s ending permanently, nor any credible indication Kimmel plans to leave the U.S.

Why the False Claim Spreads

  • Clickbait and sensationalism: The notion that a famous comedian is abandoning America forever is emotionally charged and attention-grabbing—perfect fodder for engagement, regardless of truth.

  • Satirical origins: The claim apparently started in a satire article, which some readers misinterpreted or republished as genuine news. PolitiFact+1

  • Political climate: Given the show’s recent controversies, there’s been heightened public interest in Kimmel’s views, making rumors more believable to some.

A Hypothetical Version of That Content (If It Were True)

Below is a fictional “announcement” styled like a dramatic op-ed or goodbye letter. Again: this is not real—just an illustrative write-up of the kind of content those claims suggest.

Open Letter from Jimmy Kimmel

Fellow Americans,

After years of hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! and being your nightly companion through laughter, critique, and shared moments, I stand at a crossroads. America has changed me—and not for the better. The polarization, the toxicity in discourse, the pressure to self-censor—all of it has worn me down.

So today I announce that Jimmy Kimmel Live! will air its final episode on January 20. I will close the curtain on this chapter of my life. And when the lights go dark, I will be heading to Canada—where I intend to live in peace, away from the daily pressures and attacks.

I know this may sound abrupt, but I’ve reached a point of no return. This land that gave me so many opportunities feels less like home now. I cannot stay.

To my fans: thank you for supporting me, for loving the show, for allowing me to laugh with you. I leave with deep gratitude.

Goodnight,
Jimmy

If someone were to publish something like this (which many of the viral posts echo in tone), it would read as a stirring farewell. But again: there is no record of Kimmel ever issuing anything like it.

Bottom Line

  • The claim that Jimmy Kimmel announced he’s ending his show and moving to Canada forever is false. Reuters+1

  • The story appears to stem from satire or hoax sites and has been amplified via social media.

  • In reality, Jimmy Kimmel Live! faced a temporary suspension over controversial remarks, but it has since resumed. Wikipedia+4People.com+4AP News+4

If you like, I can also write a “debunking” piece or a short broadcast-style alert you can share. Do you want me to produce that?

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