Jimmy Fallon is sticking around at 30 Rock for a few more years. The popular host has extended his contract with NBC, ensuring he’ll continue to helm The Tonight Show until at least 2028. Fallon’s previous deal, signed in 2021, was set to last through 2026, so this extension adds another two years to his tenure.
Earlier this year, Fallon celebrated a decade as the host of The Tonight Show. In an interview with Deadline, he expressed his ambition to break Johnny Carson’s record, who famously hosted the show for 30 years. Fallon’s contract extension puts him on the path to potentially achieving that milestone.
Fallon isn’t the only NBC late-night host to secure his spot for the future. His colleague Seth Meyers, who hosts Late Night, also recently extended his contract through 2028.
In addition to his role on The Tonight Show, Fallon is involved in several other NBC projects. He hosts the musical game show That’s My Jam, although its new season has been delayed until 2025. He is also an executive producer and panelist on the reboot of Password. Moreover, Fallon is reportedly working on various other TV projects for the network.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is a collaborative effort produced by Universal Television and Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video. The show’s showrunner, Chris Miller, and producer Gerard Bradford work alongside Michaels, who serves as an executive producer.
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Mark Lazarus, Chairman of NBCUniversal Media Group, praised Fallon’s long-standing contribution, stating:
“For nearly 30 years, Jimmy Fallon has brought laughter into the homes of millions and charmed audiences from the stages of 30 Rock. It’s been a privilege to witness Jimmy at the helm of The Tonight Show, and we’re thrilled to see what innovations he and the incredible staff will deliver in the years to come at the network.”
Fallon humorously echoed Lazarus’s sentiments, saying:
“For nearly 30 years, I’ve brought laughter into the homes of millions and charmed audiences from the stages of 30 Rock. It’s been a privilege to be at the helm of The Tonight Show, and I’m thrilled to see what innovations me and the incredible staff will deliver in the years to come at the network. No, I’m not changing my quote. Tell Mark to change his.”
Frances Berwick, Chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment, also expressed excitement about Fallon’s continued presence at NBC.
“Throughout his time at NBC on Saturday Night Live, Late Night, and The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon has demonstrated his extraordinary talent and been an integral part of our iconic comedy brand,” Berwick said.
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“We couldn’t be more excited to continue our relationship with Jimmy and to see him carrying The Tonight Show torch into the future.”
With this extension, fans can look forward to more of Fallon’s humor and innovative segments on The Tonight Show for years to come.
