Vice Presidential Candidate Tim Walz to Make Late-Night TV Debut on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”

The democratic VP hopeful is the first of either campaign's candidates to make an appearance on a late-night show.

The Vice Presidential Candidate will make his late night TV debut next week right off the heels of last night's debate.

What’s Happening:

  • The Hollywood Reporter has shared that Tim Walz will make an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live this Monday, October 7th.
  • The VP candidate, who has been busy campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential run, will make a rare TV sit-down appearance on the late night show, which is expected to be filled with dad jokes and midwestern charm.
  • This will be the second TV appearance for the VP candidate on Monday with an appearance on 60 Minutes.
  • The late-night appearance marks the first for either campaign's candidates, making Walz booking particularly interesting during an unprecedented election cycle.
  • The Minnesota Governor’s political presence has grown exponentially since his VP announcement in August.
  • During the 50th season premiere of SNL, Walz was played by Jim Gaffigan in one of the sketch comedy show’s iconic political skits.
  • Catch Tim Walz on Jimmy Kimmel Live this Monday at 11:35 ET on ABC. Additionally, you can catch the episode on Hulu the next day.

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