The claim that Jimmy Kimmel announced his show will end on the day of Trump’s inauguration is false. The claim originated from a satirical account and there is no record of Kimmel making any such announcement. In fact, Kimmel signed a three-year contract extension in 2022 that will keep him on the show until the 2025-26 season. The Instagram post that sparked the rumor did not contain any label indicating it was satire, leading to confusion among readers. Similar claims have been debunked in the past, such as Elon Musk taking over MSNBC and Clarence Thomas announcing his retirement. While Kimmel has been critical of President Trump in the past, there is no evidence to suggest that he plans to end his show and move to Canada. Overall, the claim is not true and was misleadingly presented as authentic news.
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Jimmy Kimmel did not announce the end of his show on January 20.
