LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - According to The New York Times, Jimmy Fallon has been named as the third host of NBC's Late Night. He will be replacing Conan O'Brien, who replaced previous host David Letterman.

"Jimmy is more than just a likeable guy and a great comedian, he is genuinely interested in what people have to say," stated Ben Silverman, co-chair of NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios at a press conference today.

Fallon will likely make his debut as the new host of Late Night in June of 2009.