The chances that `Jimmy Kimmel Live` would still be on the air 20 years later, on January 26, 2003, were astronomically low. According to Variety, a US-based media house, the network hadn`t aired a traditional late-night talk show since 1991`s `Into the Night With Rick Dees` (hosted, coincidentally, by another Los Angeles radio veteran), and the previous occupant, `Politically Incorrect,` had been cancelled due to declining ratings -- and controversy over 9/11-related comments host Bill Maher had made.

Jimmy Kimmel's talk show now 20 years old! Host reminisces his first day at work

American singer-songwriter Billie Eilish recently called out Jimmy Kimmel during an appearance on his show for making her look bad the last time she was on in 2019.

Billie Eilish calls out host Jimmy Kimmel for making her look 'dumb' previously

Jimmy Kimmel is planning on marking the one-year anniversary of the novel coronavirus in the upcoming special. Jimmy Kimmel Live! is aptly titled ‘Coronaversary Show’.

Jimmy Kimmel Live! to have 'Coronaversary Show' in upcoming special