‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Announces Summer Guest Host Lineup

Jun 19, 2026 | 5:51 AM

Jimmy Kimmel wrapped his final show on Thursday before summer vacation, with guest hosts taking over starting July 6th. Tiffany Haddish kicks off the lineup, returning after her first hosting stint last year. Anthony Anderson follows, marking his 25th guest hosting appearance as Kimmel’s longtime friend and frequent collaborator. First-time host Ike Barinholtz, who won $1 million on Kimmel’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire in 2024, joins the roster. Colman Domingo hosts during July 20th week, fresh from his SNL hosting debut in April. Jelly Roll returns after guest hosting two episodes in July 2025. Kimmel began using summer guest hosts in 2020, with past fill-ins including Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and RuPaul. The show goes into repeats Monday until after July 4th holiday.