Only Jimmy Kimmel has the first interviews with a member from the latest cast of “Dancing with the Stars” and the new “Bachelorette” on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” MONDAY, MARCH 1 (12:05 a.m.), following the unveiling that same night. As previously announced, the cast of the new season of “Dancing with the Stars” will be revealed in interstitials throughout the finale of “The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love” (8:00-10:05 p.m., ET), and the lucky “Bachelorette” will be announced during “The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love: After the Final Rose” (10:05-11:00 p.m., ET). Jimmy also welcomes music from Josh Turner performing his No. 1 hit song, “Why Don’t We Just Dance.”
Packed with hilarious comedy bits and a house band led by Jimmy’s childhood best friend, “Jimmy Kimmel Live” features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musicians, comedians and humorous human interest subjects. Each night, Jimmy delivers up-to-the minute news addressing the hottest topics of the day in his monologue and recently has welcomed such notables as Tom Cruise, Dustin Hoffman, Robert Downey Jr., Cameron Diaz, Matthew McConaughey, Charlize Theron, Don Cheadle, Hilary Swank, Orlando Bloom, Reese Witherspoon, Robin Williams, Kanye West, Heidi Klum, Kobe Bryant and Janet Jackson, as well as performances by Coldplay, The Killers, Ozzy Osbourne, Kelly Clarkson, Linkin Park, Incubus, Destiny’s Child, Tim McGraw, Avril Lavigne, 50 Cent, Depeche Mode, Mariah Carey and many more, including Matt Damon… well, almost Matt Damon.
Jimmy Kimmel and Jill Leiderman serve as executive producers of “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” Jason Schrift and Douglas DeLuca serve as co-executive producers. “Jimmy Kimmel Live” is shot live in front of a studio audience and produced by Jackhole Industries in association with ABC Studios. For more go to www.jimmykimmellive.net. “Jimmy Kimmel Live” airs weeknights at 12:05 a.m., ET/PT on ABC.