NBC has officially renewed Jimmy Fallon’s contract, confirming that ‘The Tonight Show’ will continue with Fallon as the host through the year 2028, NBCUniversal revealed on Thursday.
Mark Lazarus, the chairman of NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, commended Fallon’s nearly three-decade-long career, contributing to the laughter in homes and on the stages of 30 Rock.
Fallon himself commented, reflecting on the same length of career and expressing excitement about future innovations he and his team aim to bring to the network.
The announcement of Fallon’s renewal arrived just a month following Seth Meyers’ contract extension, signaling the stability of NBC’s weeknight lineup for years to come. Notably, ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’ will experience a change as it discontinues its house band.
Jimmy Fallon, marking a decade on ‘The Tonight Show,’ started his journey with the network on ‘Saturday Night Live’ in 1998 and transitioned to ‘Late Night’ in 2009. He went on to succeed Jay Leno in 2014.
Fallon’s presence on NBC extends beyond late-night, hosting ‘That’s My Jam’ and contributing as executive producer and panelist for ‘Password.’ Fallon will also co-host the Paris Olympics closing ceremony coverage later this summer.
In comparison, Jimmy Kimmel is under contract with ABC through 2025, while other late-night figures like Colbert, Maher, and Oliver are confirmed through 2026, and Taylor Tomlinson’s ‘After Midnight’ is renewed for 2024-25.
FAQ Section
- Q: How long has Jimmy Fallon extended his contract with NBC for ‘The Tonight Show’?
- A: Jimmy Fallon’s contract with NBC for ‘The Tonight Show’ has been extended through 2028.
- Q: What does Jimmy Fallon’s work with NBC include aside from ‘The Tonight Show’?
- A: Aside from ‘The Tonight Show,’ Jimmy Fallon hosts ‘That’s My Jam,’ serves as an executive producer for ‘Password,’ and will co-host the closing ceremony coverage for the upcoming Paris Olympics on NBC.
- Q: Will Seth Meyers also continue his show following Fallon’s contract extension?
- A: Yes, Seth Meyers has also extended his contract through 2028, ensuring his ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’ follows ‘The Tonight Show’ on NBC’s weeknight lineup.
- Q: Has there been any mention of changes in the format or content of ‘The Tonight Show’ with this extension?
- A: The official statements have not specified any changes to the format or content of ‘The Tonight Show,’ but Fallon has expressed excitement about future innovations he and his team will deliver.
