‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Reveals Summer Guest Hosts Including Rosie O’Donnell As Matt Damon Crashes Show In A Trojan Horse

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1. 8d ago

   Rosie O'Donnell Guest Hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live! Amid Permanent Role Ambitions

   Rosie O'Donnell is filling in as guest host for Jimmy Kimmel Live! for a four-night run. While Tiffany Haddish previously hosted from July 6 to July 9, O'Donnell is reportedly using her stint as an audition to permanently replace Kimmel. Other guest hosts include Jelly Roll, who continues to appear in August. The show's production has already vetoed some of O'Donnell's planned content, specifically jokes regarding Donald Trump.

   Why it matters

   Jimmy Kimmel is currently on a two-month hiatus from his ABC program. The network uses a rotation of guest hosts to maintain the show's presence during his absence.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Rosie O'Donnell considers her guest hosting role an audition to take over Jimmy Kimmel's permanent job.
   • ABC vetoed some of Rosie O'Donnell's planned jokes about Donald Trump.

   What to watch next

   • Official confirmation of the full August guest host schedule
   • Response from ABC or Jimmy Kimmel regarding O'Donnell's permanent role ambitions
   Sources used for this update (4)

   1. eu.tennessean.com — Why Jelly Roll is still guest hosting 'Kimmel' in August
   2. consent.yahoo.com — Rosie O'Donnell to Appear on The View Season 30
   3. www.aol.com — EXCLUSIVE: Rosie O'Donnell Eyes Jimmy Kimmel's Late-Night Hosting Role
   4. latenighter.com — Rosie O’Donnell’s Kimmel Week: Here’s What We Know So Far
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2. 16d ago

   Rosie O'Donnell and Tiffany Haddish Join Jimmy Kimmel Live! Summer Rotation

   Jimmy Kimmel is taking a two-month break from his ABC show. Rosie O'Donnell and Tiffany Haddish are confirmed as guest hosts. Haddish is scheduled to host from July 6 to July 9.

   What's confirmed:

   • Jimmy Kimmel is taking a two-month summer hiatus from his ABC show.
   • Rosie O'Donnell is one of the celebrity guest hosts filling in for Kimmel.
   • Tiffany Haddish will guest host the show from July 6 through July 9.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Matt Damon crashed the show in a Trojan Horse.
   • Rosie O'Donnell's guest stint is a tryout for a role other than late night.
   • Anthony Anderson is part of the guest host rotation.
   Sources used for this update (9)

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3. 46d ago

   Jimmy Kimmel Names Summer Guest Hosts for ABC Hiatus

   Jimmy Kimmel is taking a two-month summer break from his ABC talk show. A rotation of celebrity guest hosts will fill in during his 2026 absence. The lineup includes Rosie O'Donnell, Tiffany Haddish, and Anthony Anderson.

   What's confirmed:

   • Jimmy Kimmel is taking a two-month summer break from his ABC show.
   • Rosie O'Donnell will serve as a guest host during the hiatus.
   • Kimmel described O'Donnell's hosting stint as a "special treat" for Donald Trump.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Tiffany Haddish and Anthony Anderson are also included in the guest host lineup.
   • Kimmel linked the choice of Rosie O'Donnell to her long-running feud with President Trump.
   Sources used for this update (8)

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4. 50d ago

   Jimmy Kimmel Live! Updates Summer 2026 Guest Host Lineup

   Jimmy Kimmel is taking a two-month break from his ABC show. He has selected a rotation of guest hosts to fill in during his absence. The lineup includes returning hosts and newcomers.

   What's confirmed:

   • Jimmy Kimmel is taking a two-month hiatus from his ABC program.
   • Tiffany Haddish will serve as a guest host.
   • Rosie O'Donnell will be a guest host.
   • Anthony Anderson will return as a guest host.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Colman Domingo will make his debut as a guest host.
   • Jelly Roll and Ike Barinholtz will fill in as hosts.
   • Matt Damon appeared in a Trojan horse to promote The Odyssey.
   Sources used for this update (4)

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5. 53d ago

   Jimmy Kimmel Names Summer Guest Hosts as Matt Damon Crashes Show

   Jimmy Kimmel announced a lineup of guest hosts for his upcoming two-month summer break. Rosie O'Donnell, Tiffany Haddish, Jelly Roll, and Ike Barinholtz will fill in. During the announcement, Matt Damon appeared on set inside a Trojan horse to promote The Odyssey.

   What's confirmed:

   • Jimmy Kimmel announced guest hosts for his two-month summer break on Thursday night.
   • The guest host lineup includes Rosie O'Donnell, Tiffany Haddish, Jelly Roll, and Ike Barinholtz.
   • Tiffany Haddish will host the week of July 6.
   • Matt Damon appeared on the show inside a Trojan horse to promote The Odyssey.
   • Damon and Kimmel used the appearance to extend a fake feud lasting over 20 years.
   • Kimmel described the selection of Rosie O'Donnell as a special treat for Donald Trump.
   Sources used for this update (23)

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