Kimmel said Disney CEO Bob Iger eventually told him why they chose him over Stewart.

Jon Stewart came closer than most people know to landing the ABC late-night gig that ultimately went to Jimmy Kimmel. During ...

Jimmy Kimmel Says ABC ‘Was About to Close a Deal’ for Jon Stewart to Host Late Night When Execs Watched Kimmel’s Tape; Bob Iger Told Him: ‘You’re Cheaper’

Jimmy Kimmel was a recent guest on Ted Danson’s “Where Everybody Knows Your Name” podcast and revealed that he nearly lost ...
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Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension was more about Bob Iger’s legacy than politics: ABC insiders

Bob Iger’s legacy matters more than politics, it seems. Some ABC insiders believe Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension had more to do with Iger “trying to steady the ship,” and further cement a Walt Disney-like ...