Jimmy Kimmel Guests August 19, 2026
Guests
The August 19, 2026 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! featured Charlie Day, Janelle James, Ashley McBryde, and Bella Brown.
Episode clips
Charlie Day
Charlie Day promotes It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’s 18th season, reflecting on its homemade beginnings and Danny DeVito’s arrival. He also shares how he met Mary Elizabeth Ellis and stories from working with the show’s notable guest stars.
Charlie Day discusses the 18th season of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, recalling how the creators built the original pilot for about $200 and why adding Danny DeVito initially intimidated him. He also tells how an arm-wrestling contest led him to meet wife Mary Elizabeth Ellis and shares behind-the-scenes stories about the show’s famous guest stars.
Janelle James
Janelle James reflects on Abbott Elementary’s success and her fifth Emmy nomination, then traces her stand-up education through open mics, touring and memorable hecklers. She also previews an upcoming Netflix comedy special built around murder and true crime.
Janelle James discusses Abbott Elementary’s success, her fifth Emmy nomination and the supportive cast dynamic ahead of season six. She traces her stand-up path from biker-bar open mics and years touring with other comics, recounts losing a comedy contest to an Elvis impersonator, and previews an unnamed Netflix special about murder.
Ashley McBryde
Ashley McBryde appears as the musical guest with “What If We Don’t,” presenting the song from her newly released album Wild in a concise performance-focused appearance.
Ashley McBryde performs “What If We Don’t” from her album Wild.
FAQ
- Who were the guests on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Aug 19, 2026?
- Charlie Day, Janelle James, Ashley McBryde, and Bella Brown were the guests on this episode.
- When did this episode air?
- Aug 19, 2026.