ABC abruptly canceled the planned Thursday night broadcast of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, leaving viewers and scheduled guests uncertain about the reason for the last-minute change.
The late-night show had been set to feature actor David Duchovny, Stranger Things star Joe Keery, and singer Madison Beer. Several hours before airtime, Beer told fans on X that her appearance had been postponed ādue to unforeseen circumstancesā and would be rescheduled. ABC has not offered an official explanation. However, entertainment outlet LateNighter reported that the cancellation was tied to a āpersonal matter.ā
When the showās usual 11:35 p.m. Eastern timeslot arrived, viewers instead saw a rerun from October 28 rather than Kimmelās nightly monologue. The unexpected switch quickly sparked confusion and speculation online. A Reddit user who claimed to hold audience tickets shared what appeared to be an email from the show stating the taping had been postponed and that guests would be contacted to reschedule. Kimmel, who typically tapes the program Monday through Thursday in the afternoon, has rarely missed an episode during his long run as host.
