how long has jimmy kimmel been on late night

Jimmy Kimmel has been on late night television as the host of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" since its debut on January 26, 2003. As of 2025, he has been hosting the show for over 22 years, making him the longest-tenured current late-night television host in the United States and the second longest-running nightly late-night host on network television overall, after Johnny Carson.