NBC to Officially Confirm Jimmy Fallon as Late-Night Host

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NBC is finally expected to announce Jimmy Fallon as its new late-night host between now and its May 12 upfront presentation.

NBC’s selection of Fallon was first reported by B&C last year. Fallon inked a development deal with the network in February 2007.

Fallon would fill the 12:30 a.m. late-night spot that is scheduled to be vacated by Conan O’Brien next year if NBC goes ahead with its plan for O’Brien to replace Jay Leno on The Tonight Show.

Ben Grossman