- Summer Host Rotation: Emmy winner and two-time Oscar nominee Colman Domingo is officially taking over host duties on Jimmy Kimmel Live! for the week of July 20, 2026.
- Breakout Guest Appearance: The week’s guest lineup is highlighted by an appearance from Jaafar Jackson, who continues his press run following his breakout starring turn as his late uncle in the record-breaking Michael biopic.
Colman Domingo and Jaafar Jackson will reunite once more on Monday night, as Domingo is stepping into the spotlight as guest host for Jimmy Kimmel Live! during the week of July 20, 2026. The Emmy-winning actor and two-time Academy Award nominee recently sat on the couch to discuss his project Disclosure Day, and Domingo’s week-long run marks one of the most anticipated additions to the network’s summer rotation.
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Adding extra star power to the week, breakout actor and performer Jaafar Jackson is locked in for a guest spot alongside Domingo. Fresh off headlining Lionsgate and Universal’s Michael, which recently passed The Dark Knight at the global box office, Jackson’s appearance gives late-night viewers a rare behind-the-scenes look into his transformative performance as the King of Pop.
The pairing brings a unique dynamic to the stage, as Domingo—who plays Joe Jackson in the biopic—shares the screen once again with his real-life nephew and co-star:
| Late-Night Broadcast | Event |
| Guest Host | Colman Domingo (Disclosure Day, Rustin, Michael) |
| Broadcast Window | July 20, 2026 |
| Featured Desk Guest | Jaafar Jackson (Michael) |
| Network & Platform | ABC / Next-Day Streaming on Hulu |
Domingo’s natural charm, alongside his natural connection with Jackson makes his week behind the desk a must-watch television event. As for Michael the movie, the film has now cleared $1 billion-plus at the box office, making it the first biopic in history to do so.
Domingo’s segment with Jackson is slated to air tonight.
