Jimmy Fallon Extends Deal To Host ‘The Tonight Show’ Through 2028

Jimmy Fallon is sticking around 30 Rock.

Fallon has extended his deal with NBC to continue hosting The Tonight Show through 2028.

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His current deal, that he signed in 2021, is thought to run through 2026, giving him at least another two years. Fallon, who earlier this year celebrated his tenth anniversary, recently told Deadline that he wanted to break Johnny Carson’s record on The Tonight Show. Carson did 30 years.

The move also lined up Fallon’s contract with the recent deal with his late-night peer Seth Meyers, who struck a deal to keep hosting Late Night, through 2028.

Fallon is deep in business with the company; he also hosts musical game show That’s My Jam, which has been delayed to 2025, and is an exec producer and panelist on Password. Deadline understands that Fallon is also working on a number of other TV projects for the network.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is produced by Universal Television and Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video. Chris Miller is showrunner and produces with Gerard Bradford, with Michaels as exec producer.

“For nearly 30 years, Jimmy Fallon has brought laughter into the homes of millions and charmed audiences from the stages of 30 Rock,” said Mark Lazarus, Chairman, NBCUniversal Media Group. “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.”

“For nearly 30 years, I’ve brought laughter into the homes of millions and charmed audiences from the stages of 30 Rock,” added Fallon. “It’s been a privilege to be at the helm of the 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.”

“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,” said Frances Berwick, Chairman, NBCUniversal Entertainment. “We couldn’t be more excited to continue our relationship with Jimmy and to see him carrying The Tonight Show torch into the future.”

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