Fear not, late-night fans, Jimmy Fallon will continue gracing America’s television screens.
Following the shocking news last month that Stephen Colbert‘s The Late Show has been cancelled and will end next May, viewers have been worried about the future of late-night television. However, one show that will remain on TV for the foreseeable future i.
Fallon, 50, signed an extension to his multimillion-dollar contract last summer that will shield the TV host’s show from cancellation until 2028.
NBCUniversal Media Group chairman Mark Lazarus shared a statement regarding the news.
“For nearly 30 years, Jimmy Fallon has brought laughter into the homes of millions and charmed audiences from the stages of 30 Rock,” Lazarus said at the time, per the Hollywood Reporter. “It’s been a privilege to witness Jimmy at the helm of the 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.”
The Fever Pitch actor also has a new show on the network called On Brand, which will premiere in September.
According to a synopsis, the episodes will see “marketing pros compete in creative challenges, crafting jingles, brand experiences, and ads while working directly with real companies. One winner takes home the title and prize money.”
Additionally, Fallon will also continue to appear on the game show Password, where he also serves as an executive producer.
Fallon has a long history with NBC, as he was initially a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1998 to 2004.
As the National Enquirer previously reported, Fallon said he was “shocked” to hear the news and took to his Instagram Story last month to wish Colbert, 61, the best.
“Stephen is one of the sharpest, funniest hosts to ever do it. I really thought I’d ride this out with him for years to come,” he wrote.
“I’m sad that my family and friends will need a new show to watch every night at 11:30,” Fallon continued. “But honestly, he’s really been a gentleman and a true friend over the years — going back to The Colbert Report, and I’m sure whatever he does next will be just as brilliant.”
CBS and Paramount executives released a statement in July where they claimed that the cancellation was “purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop” and was “not related in any way to the show’s performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount.”
Colbert took over as host of The Late Show from David Letterman in 2015.
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