Jimmy Fallon is a popular late night television talk show personality. He's hosted The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on NBC since 2014 when he replaced longtime Tonight Show host Jay Leno. Before becoming a late night talk show host, Fallon was busy starring in movies. The comedian started his career as a cast member of Saturday Night Live, and he eventually earned the coveted role of "Weekend Update" host, which he later shared with Tina Fey. As a talk show host, Fallon's become known for his playful sketches like "Lip Sync Battle" and "Thank You Notes," as well as engaging his guests in games like Password and Catchphrase.
Jimmy Fallon, whose YouTube channel has 28.2 million subscribers, has changed late night television with the incorporation of his fun sketches and games, and at one time in talk show history, particularly late night talk show history, that wouldn't have been taken so well by other hosts. These days the hosts are a little more civil with each other, and some are even complimentary. So what do other talk show hosts think of funny guy Fallon?
6 Stephen Colbert
Longtime television host of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Stephen Colbert is known for his political acumen and bits on his show that prove it. Back in 2016, Fallon fell under fire for an interview he conducted with then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. Given his political knowledge, Colbert was asked his opinion. Colbert came to Fallon's defense saying "you do not go to Jimmy Fallon's show for political satire or even political discussion," adding, "he's an entertainer and he's brilliant." High praise from Mr. Colbert.
5 Ellen DeGeneres
Actress and comedian known for voicing Dory in Pixar films Finding Nemo and Finding Dory, Ellen DeGeneres is also the host of daytime talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which is going to end after its upcoming nineteenth season. DeGeneres has been friends with Fallon for a long time, and both hosts have appaeared on each other's shows.
4 Jimmy Kimmel
Late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel is often compared to Jimmy Fallon, partially because of their shared first name, but also because they're both hilarious late night hosts. Kimmel hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC and is known for his sketches where celebrities read mean tweets about themselves and parents film themselves telling their children they ate all their Halloween candy. Given they regularly deliver funny late night content, and even kind of look alike, it's understandable why the two get mixed up. Kimmel has said "My only complaint about Jimmy Fallon is the first name: Jimmy." Aside from his beef with Fallon's first name, Jimmy Kimmel thinks highly of his late night rival.
3 Conan O'Brien
Former late night television host Conan O'Brien hosted his show Conan on TBS, but the iconic show ended its long run just months ago. Like Fallon, O'Brien also started his career at SNL, where he worked as a writer. Also like Fallon, O'Brien took over as host of The Tonight Show for Jay Leno for a brief period of time, but Jay Leno ended up coming back and replacing O'Brien. Jimmy Fallon later took over for Jay Leno when he offcially retired. Due to the controversy, O'Brien was naturally asked his thoughts on Jimmy Fallon taking over, and O'Brien had nothing but kind things to say. "It's a fun gig," he said, and added, "Jimmy is the perfect guy to do it; he's going to do a fantastic job." Despite the dramatics, there is no bad blood between the two Tonight Show hosts.
2 Kelly Clarkson
Singer, songwriter, first ever winner of American Idol, and former coach of The Voice, Kelly Clarkson has been hosting her own daytime talk show for a couple seasons now, and is slated to take over Ellen Degeneres's time slot after her final season. Clarkson has known Jimmy Fallon for years now as both have been household names in the entertainment industry since the early 2000s. Clarkson has appeared on Fallon's show several times throughout her career, even since the premier of her own show. Both are always happy to see each other, and often reminisce on stories from when they first met.
1 Seth Meyers
Comedian Seth Meyers also works at NBC as a late night television host, hosting Late Night with Seth Meyers after Fallon's block. Meyers is another late night talk show host who got his start at SNL. Meyers was head writer at the legendary sketch comedy show, and later followed in the footsteps of Fallon and where he became "Weekend Update" co-host alongside Amy Poehler, and later Cecily Strong until his departure. Fallon and Meyers have been friends for a long time, and when Fallon was under criticism due to his controversial Trump interview, his longtime friend came to his defense. The two also appear on each other's shows periodically.
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