Jimmy Kimmel says he was ‘very intent on retiring’ prior to writers strike

Jimmy Kimmel says he was ‘very intent on retiring’ prior to writers strike (Global Citizen/PA)

US talk show host Jimmy Kimmel says he was “very intent on retiring” prior to the start of the Hollywood writers strike.

The comedian and host said he had been “very serious” about retirement, but had since realised it was “kind of nice” to work.