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November 29, 2025

UPDATE: ZOE SALDAÑA, GILLIAN ANDERSON, JOHN CENA, MILEY CYRUS AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC’S ‘JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,’ DEC. 1-5

ABC’s Emmy® Award-winning late-night talk show, “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EST and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band. The following episodes are scheduled to air the week of Dec. 1-5 (subject to change): Monday, Dec. 1 1. Zoe Saldaña (“Avatar: Fire and Ash”) 2. Paul Anka (“Paul Anka: His Way” and “Inspirations of Life and Love”) 3. Musical Guest Paul Anka Tuesday, Dec. 2 1. Gillian Anderson (“The Abandons”) 2. Kevin Nealon (“Take A Hike” campaign with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy) 3. Musical Guest Jack Johnson featuring Hermanos Gutiérrez Wednesday, Dec. 3 1. John Cena (“WWE | John Cena’s Last RAW”) 2. Druski (“Coulda Fest” Tour) 3. Musical Guest Silvana Estrada Thursday, Dec. 4 1. Miley Cyrus (“Dream As One” from “Avatar: Fire and Ash”) 2. Cameron Crowe (“The Uncool”) 3. Musical Guest Rufus Wainwright Friday, Dec. 5 TBC

Press Release - Late Night

November 26, 2025

‘Dancing with the Stars’ Caps Spectacular Season 34 With 9.24 Million Total Viewers — Drawing Largest Finale Audience in 9 Years

Series photos are available here. Overall Highlights Wrapping a stellar season full of record-breaking highlights, “Dancing with the Stars” soared to new heights with a supersized three-hour finale, earning 9.24 million Total Viewers and a 2.15 rating among Adults 18-49, as Robert Irwin and his partner, Witney Carson, took home the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. The show rose by double digits over last season’s finale (11/26/24) in Total Viewers (+45% – 9.24 million vs. 6.37 million), seeing its most-watched finale in 9 years — since the Season 23 finale on 11/22/16. Among Adults 18-49, the show nearly doubled last season’s finale episode (+89% – 2.15 rating vs. 1.14 rating), hitting its strongest finale result in 10 years — since Robert’s sister, Bindi Irwin, and partner Derek Hough took home the Mirrorball Trophy on 11/24/15. The “Dancing with the Stars” finale stands as TV’s top entertainment telecast since ABC’s presentation of “The Oscars®” earlier this year among both Total Vi

Press Release - Ratings

November 26, 2025

HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF DEC. 1-5 ON ‘LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK’

Nationally syndicated morning talk show “Live with Kelly and Mark” announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of Dec. 1-5. Monday, Dec. 1 — MINNIE DRIVER is here to talk “Emily in Paris.” Plus, KYLE RICHARDS chats with the hosts about “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” Tuesday, Dec. 2 — DENIS LEARY stops by the studio to talk “Oh. What. Fun.” And MARIO LOPEZ dishes on “The Christmas Spark.” Wednesday, Dec. 3 — CYNTHIA NIXON talks with Kelly and Mark about “Marjorie Prime,” and ALEXANDRA BRECKENRIDGE chats with the hosts about “My Secret Santa.” Thursday, Dec. 4 — MICHELLE PFEIFFER sits down for a chat with the hosts about “Oh. What. Fun.” Plus, it’s “Shopping Day at Live” with MONICA MANGIN, and VERN YIP shares tips on hosting holiday overnight guests. Friday, Dec. 5 — GEORGE CLOONEY chats with Kelly and Mark about “Jay Kelly,” and CHEF PAUL BARTOLATTA cooks. About “Live with Kelly and Mark” “Live with Kelly and Mark” is distributed in national syndication by D

Press Release - Daytime

November 24, 2025

The Great Christmas Light Fight: Christmas Vacation (12/11)

THURSDAY, DEC. 11 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST – The Great Christmas Light Fight: “Christmas Vacation” (1302) Logline: Judged by Taniya Nayak, the tree-mendous Christmas decor competition heats up as the Hak, Paul and Riera families put their creative skills to the test to win the $50,000 grand prize and “Light Fight” trophy. (TV-PG) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Holiday Programming

November 24, 2025

The Great Christmas Light Fight: Holiday Igloomination (12/11)

THURSDAY, DEC. 11 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST – The Great Christmas Light Fight: “Holiday Igloomination” (1301) Logline: It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The Martin, Horn and Vistalli families go head-to-head for the most spectacular holiday displays in hopes of earning the $50,000 grand prize and “Light Fight” trophy, as Carter Oosterhouse judges. (TV-PG) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Holiday Programming

November 24, 2025

Shifting Gears: Nutcracker (12/10)

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10 8:00-8:30 p.m. EST – Shifting Gears: “Nutcracker” (208) Logline: This holiday season, the Parkers discover that romance isn’t always a smooth ride as Matt and Eve are on thin ice, Gabe enlists Riley to help Amelie impress his mom, and Carter seeks help with his “promposal.” Pamela Adlon guest stars. (TV-PG, DL) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

November 24, 2025

Shark Tank: Cash or Coal?: The Sharks Get Into the Holiday Spirit with Festive Pitches & Products (12/10)

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10 9:02-10:02 p.m. EST – Shark Tank: “Cash or Coal?: The Sharks Get Into the Holiday Spirit with Festive Pitches & Products” (1708) Logline: ‘Tis the season for holiday cheer, but will the Sharks be in the giving spirit? Entrepreneurs present seasonal offerings in hopes of fa-la-la-landing an investment deal with the Sharks. (TV-PG) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

November 24, 2025

Shark Tank: 1705 (12/10) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/5/25)

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10 10:02-11:00 p.m. EST – Shark Tank: “1705” (1705) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/5/25) Logline: The Sharks are presented with business ventures that include on-the-go snacking olives, a line of stylish labor gowns and maternity wear, a first-aid kit for kids, and healing teas made from flowers. Allison Ellsworth makes her Guest Shark debut. (TV-PG) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

November 24, 2025

Abbott Elementary: Birthday (12/10)

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10 8:30-9:02 p.m. EST – Abbott Elementary: “Birthday” (508) Logline: Jacob takes the lead on organizing Abbott’s annual Winter Show. Janine celebrates her 30th birthday. (TV-14, L) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

November 24, 2025

CHANCE THE RAPPER AND JULIANNE HOUGH JOIN RITA ORA AND ROB GRONKOWSKI AS CO-HOSTS OF ‘DICK CLARK’S NEW YEAR’S ROCKIN’ EVE WITH RYAN SEACREST 2026’

[EDITOR’S NOTE]: Media and social assets available here. Today, ABC and Dick Clark Productions (DCP), the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming, announced the co-hosts for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026” (NYRE) the nation’s most-watched New Year’s Eve celebration. Returning to the heart of Times Square, Ryan Seacrest is once again joined by chart-topping artist and global entertainer Rita Ora, who will help lead the night’s iconic New York countdown. This year’s show will span multiple time zones, with celebrations kicking off in New York and continuing through Las Vegas, Chicago, Puerto Rico and beyond. In Chicago, GRAMMY®-winning independent innovator, humanitarian and proud hometown native Chance the Rapper joins the broadcast as co-host to help welcome in the new year from the Midwest and lead the live Central Time Zone countdown. In Las Vegas, NFL legend Rob Gronkowski returns alongside multihyphenate pe

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UPDATE: ZOE SALDAÑA, GILLIAN ANDERSON, JOHN CENA, MILEY CYRUS AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC’S ‘JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,’ DEC. 1-5

‘Dancing with the Stars’ Caps Spectacular Season 34 With 9.24 Million Total Viewers — Drawing Largest Finale Audience in 9 Years

HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF DEC. 1-5 ON ‘LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK’

The Great Christmas Light Fight: Christmas Vacation (12/11)

The Great Christmas Light Fight: Holiday Igloomination (12/11)

Shifting Gears: Nutcracker (12/10)

Shark Tank: Cash or Coal?: The Sharks Get Into the Holiday Spirit with Festive Pitches & Products (12/10)

Shark Tank: 1705 (12/10) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/5/25)

Abbott Elementary: Birthday (12/10)

CHANCE THE RAPPER AND JULIANNE HOUGH JOIN RITA ORA AND ROB GRONKOWSKI AS CO-HOSTS OF ‘DICK CLARK’S NEW YEAR’S ROCKIN’ EVE WITH RYAN SEACREST 2026’

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