September has given Jimmy Kimmel Live! enough drama to qualify for its own guest chair, but Stephen Colbert and Sarah Paulson are bringing the fun. The pair are part of a particularly tempting lineup after weeks of contract rumors and network scrutiny. ABC Entertainment has dismissed the reports as inaccurate, while Jimmy Kimmel remains contracted through May 2027.

After all that fuss, the week’s guest list looks like a rather splendid way to change the subject.

ABC Entertainment announced a rather tempting week for Jimmy Kimmel Live!, with Stephen Colbert, Sarah Paulson, Bill Burr, and Mariska Hargitay leading a guest list that clearly has no interest in being modest. The lineup arrives with comedy, television, music, and enough star power to make September feel considerably more entertaining than necessary.

Monday gets things moving with Mariska Hargitay discussing the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards alongside Kaia Gerber, while The Milk Carton Kids handle musical duties. Tuesday brings Stephen Colbert for a particularly intriguing late-night appearance following his CBS transition. Wednesday then welcomes Bill Burr and H.E.R., before Thursday hands the spotlight to Sarah Paulson and Rory Scovel.

And for now, ABC Entertainment has announced Friday’s status as TBC, leaving the week with one little mystery still dangling. Until then, the confirmed schedule offers plenty to look forward to, from Colbert’s return to the late-night circuit to Paulson’s appearance and Burr’s comic firepower. Jimmy Kimmel has quite a guest list on his hands, and the couch may need reinforcements.

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Even with the reported budget squeeze, Jimmy Kimmel Live! has hardly skimped on star power this month.

Jimmy Kimmel returned from summer hiatus and apparently decided that an empty guest chair would be terribly embarrassing. Andrew Garfield, Joey King, Gal Gadot, and David Chang have already wandered onto the late-night stage, bringing The Uprising, Practical Magic 2, The Runner, and The Detour with David Chang along for the ride. Quite the opening act.

Mariska Hargitay and Kaia Gerber added Emmy-season sparkle while discussing the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards and The Shards, respectively. Meanwhile, The Milk Carton Kids and MUNA supplied the musical punctuation, with Franky Perez joining The Cletones throughout the week. And after that respectable procession of stars, Stephen Colbert, Sarah Paulson, Bill Burr, and others are still waiting in the wings.

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