Jimmy Kimmel is back on air, but bookmakers still offer odds on his possible replacement. Greg Gutfeld leads at 4/1, with Theo Von (5/1) and Tony Hinchcliffe (7/1) also in contention. We also examine late-night shows at risk of cancellation.

Greg Gutfeld 4/1 favourite to replace Jimmy Kimmel on ABC
Theo Von (5/1) and Tony Hinchcliffe (7/1) among top contenders
Fallon even-money favourite to see his late-night show axed next

Jimmy Kimmel Replacement Betting: Gutfeld, Von and Hinchcliffe Among Favourites

Although Jimmy Kimmel Live! has returned to US television, speculation persists over who could eventually take the reins if Kimmel steps aside.

Bookmakers continue to offer odds on his replacement, with a surprising list of frontrunners emerging.

At the top of the market is Greg Gutfeld (4/1), Fox News host and late-night rival.

Popular with conservative audiences, Gutfeld has experience in the time slot and is seen as a bold potential replacement.

What the expert says…

Greg Gutfeld’s position as favourite shows how unpredictable these markets can be. While Kimmel hasn’t indicated he’s leaving, bookmakers are pricing up names who could realistically draw ratings if ABC made a change.

Jimmy Kimmel Replacement Odds

Potential Replacement
Odds
Implied Probability

Greg Gutfeld
4/1
20.0%

Theo Von
5/1
16.7%

Tony Hinchcliffe
7/1
12.5%

Tiffany Haddish
10/1
9.1%

Andrew Schulz
12/1
7.7%

Stephen A. Smith
12/1
7.7%

Conservative Voices Dominate the Market

What stands out about the replacement betting is the prominence of figures popular with conservative audiences.

Alongside Gutfeld, both podcaster Theo Von (5/1) and comedian Tony Hinchcliffe (7/1) sit high in the market.

Hollywood star Tiffany Haddish (10/1) offers a contrasting choice, while Andrew Schulz (12/1) and ESPN’s outspoken analyst Stephen A. Smith (12/1) also appear as intriguing outside options.

Which Late-Night Show Could Be Axed Next?

In addition to Kimmel speculation, bookmakers are also offering odds on which late-night show could face cancellation next.

Show / Host
Odds
Implied Probability

The Tonight Show (Jimmy Fallon)
1/1
50.0%

The Daily Show (Jon Stewart)
4/1
20.0%

Last Week Tonight (John Oliver)
5/1
16.7%

Jimmy Fallon is even-money favourite to be the next to go, amid falling ratings and stiff competition.

Jon Stewart (4/1) and John Oliver (5/1) are also on the radar for potential exits.

Any sort of comment about Donald Trump may well see pressure build on their shows.

What Happens Next?

For now, Jimmy Kimmel remains firmly in place at ABC, but speculation around his eventual replacement fuels interest in the betting markets.

Whether it’s conservative personalities like Gutfeld or unexpected picks like Tiffany Haddish, the race to succeed Kimmel remains open.

Meanwhile, the wider late-night landscape looks increasingly uncertain, with Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show under most immediate pressure.

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