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Jimmy Kimmel taps Rosie O'Donnell as rotating guest host during two-month hiatus
By Marlene Lenthang and Meriam Bouarrouj | NBC News at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 20, 2026
· 2 min read
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel will take a two-month break from hosting his eponymous ABC program, tapping comedian and frequent Donald Trump foe Rosie O’Donnell as one of several guest hosts to fill in during his absence.
“I hope you’re paying attention this summer, because I will be taking the...
Key takeaway Guest hosts will start the week of July 6, kicking off with Tiffany Haddish, followed by Anthony Anderson, Ike Barinholtz, Colman Domingo and Jelly Roll, according to an ABC press release.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
For Trophy Club residents who enjoy late-night television, the upcoming two-month hiatus of Jimmy Kimmel Live may be of interest. While the show's guest hosts, including Rosie O'Donnell, will likely bring their own brand of entertainment to the program, some viewers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area may recall the controversy surrounding Kimmel's comments last year. The swift condemnation and subsequent suspension of the show sparked a national conversation about free speech and expression, with some locals likely weighing in on the debate. As the guest hosts take the stage, it will be worth watching to see how they navigate potentially sensitive topics and whether they can maintain the show's audience engagement. With a range of personalities set to fill in for Kimmel, Trophy Club viewers may find themselves tuning in to see how the show evolves in his absence.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel will take a two-month break from hosting his eponymous ABC program, tapping comedian and frequent Donald Trump foe Rosie O’Donnell as one of several guest hosts to fill in during his absence.
“I hope you’re paying attention this summer, because I will be taking the...
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