Kimmel announced the show will be taking a few nights off the air, and some viewers recalled ABC’s suspension of him. Here’s the real reason behind his show’s brief hiatus this

Sources have claimed that Jimmy Kimmel might bid farewell to his late-night television show soon. Several insiders have shared the alleged reason why the host is considering quitting the show after more than two decades on air.

“ Jimmy Kimmel Live” aired a rerun on Thursday night after a last-minute postponement. No explanation has been given, and the show’s social media accounts haven’t been updated. However, LateNighter reports the postponement was due to a “personal matter” and that the show is set to return with new episodes next week.

On Tuesday, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel announced he would take a break from his show following the death of his friend and the show’s bandleader, Cleto Escobedo III.