During Monday’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, host Jimmy Kimmel acknowledged his contract extension with Disney and used the moment to jokingly reference the Kennedy Center Honors saga surrounding Donald Trump. The late-night host’s remarks highlighted the ongoing attention around his role on ABC and the broader Disney lineup as he celebrated the new deal. At the same time, Trump faced backlash for his involvement with the Kennedy Center Honors, later labeling Kimmel as a “horrible” TV host at a Saturday Kennedy Center Honors–related event. This public exchange adds another chapter to the familiar back-and-forth between the former president and the popular late-night host, underscoring how network deals and high-profile cultural events intersect with political commentary. For readers following entertainment and political humor, the episode illustrates how a major contract extension with Disney/ABC can amplify coverage of the Kennedy Center Honors and keep Kimmel in the national conversation.