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Jimmy Kimmel Cancels Show for Granddaughter's Birth

5/21/2025

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Jimmy Kimmel made a heartfelt decision to cancel his May 19 show, prioritizing the birth of his granddaughter, Patti, welcomed by his eldest daughter, Katie, and her husband, Will. At 57, Kimmel becomes the first active late-night host to embrace grandparenthood since Johnny Carson. He joyfully returned to the stage on May 20 to share the wonderful news.

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Jimmy Kimmel made a heartfelt decision to cancel his May 19 show, prioritizing the birth of his granddaughter, Patti, welcomed by his eldest daughter, Katie, and her husband, Will. At 57, Kimmel becomes the first active late-night host to embrace grandparenthood since Johnny Carson. He joyfully returned to the stage on May 20 to share the wonderful news.