Why isn't Jimmy Kimmel hosting 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' tonight? Full list of celebrity hosts

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On Monday night, Jimmy Kimmel delivered an emotional monologue on his late night ABC show recounting the delivery of his newborn son Billy. Kimmel shared the health scare with his audience and viewers while holding back tears. 

Following the episode, Kimmel will be taking some time off for his paternity leave and won't be hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live for the rest of the week. 

Although Kimmel won't be around as host, his famous friends will be stepping in to help him out. 

On Tuesday night, Will Arnett will be filling in as host with guests Maya Rudolph and Gotham star Ben McKenzie. Incubus will perform.

On Wednesday night, Anthony Anderson will be hosting with guest George Lopez. Future will be on the show as the musical guest. Come Thursday night, Kristen Bell will take over hosting duties and her guests will be Charlie Hunnam and Adam Scott with Alison Krauss as the scheduled musical guest.

David Spade will be the final host for the week. Guy Ritchie will stop by on Friday, along with musical guest Alt-J.

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