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Jimmy Kimmel Ratings SURGE Will NOT Save His Career

Jimmy Kimmel miraculously pulled 6.2 million viewers for his return to ABC Tuesday night. Even without having access to 30% of ABC affiliates across the country...Jimmy Kimmel still managed to draw record ratings. However...this temporary spike in popularity will not be enough to save Jimmy Kimmel late-night show.

We discuss the future of Jimmy Kimmel at ABC. We explain why popularity on YouTube and his recent spike in ratings...won't be enough to keep Jimmy Kimmel on ABC. We also explain why his return ratings are unsustainable...and why Jimmy Kimmel will likely be released by ABC next…

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