Jimmy Kimmel To Finally Screen In Australia

8 September 2015 | 12:39 pm | Staff Writer

It's about time.

He's been on US TV screens since 2003 but Aussie fans are finally getting in on the action with today's announcement that Jimmy Kimmel Live is set to air on Foxtel's The Comedy Channel network express from the States. 

The Emmy-nominated program is currently in its 13th season and it will commence airing on Aussie screens every Tuesday-Friday from 22 September at 6:30pm. 

The first week of shows will feature guests including actors Kerry Washington, Lea Michele, Don Johnson and LL Cool J, among others. 

The news comes just days after Aussie comic Ronny Chieng was announced as the new correspondent on fellow US talk show The Daily Show, which will commence with new host Trevor Noah following the departure of long-running host Jon Stewart.

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Some of the world's biggest and best music talent have also performed on the show which also include a number of Aussie artists including Chet Faker, Sia and Vance Joy.

For those who may not be familiar with Kimmel's program, see the below video for a popular and regular segment on the late night talk show, Lie Witness News.