Behind the Scenes of Jimmy Kimmel & Jimmy Fallon’s April Fools’ Swap Prank

Our April Fools’ prank where we swapped hosts with Jimmy Fallon and “The Tonight Show” took months of top-secretive planning, and coordinating two staffs of writers, producers and guests on opposite sides of the country. People have been asking how we managed to pull it off without anyone knowing. Jimmy Fallon flew in on Thursday, and we kept cameras rolling throughout the next two days to capture the behind the scenes from the freakiest Friday in recent talk show history.
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[@Bene_Gesserit]

Fallon is such a Golden Retriever and Kimmel a Doberman

[@jtc2t3x29]

daheck

[@peachesandpoets]

Omg I saw fallon on Drew's show earlier and I said "this is like watching two golden retrievers" ♥

[@jomontanee]

ITA!! Fallon loves Goldie. Hecraised goldies since he was 7 years old.💕

[@amt2511]

THE ACCURACY!

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

The Doberman is hilarious. I try to like Fallon. It’s hard.

[@MacGyver201]

Fallon dying at the spit cup is killing me

[@GlennDavey]

There's a crew-member yelling at screen: "it's for the GUM, he didn't hear me.... goddamit"

[@MisterFoxx]

@@GlennDavey Fallon is a dunce lol

[@trylobyte07]

What's better is that the two just have different style and energy of comedy which makes the switch even more funnier.

[@geradtomic5283]

*more better

[@alexlevie4056]

@@geradtomic5283 *more betterer

[@Galaxyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy]

@@geradtomic5283 better*

[@geradtomic5283]

@@Galaxyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Well, I saw "even more funnier" first so I was wondering why stop there and not go all out

[@Galaxyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy]

@@geradtomic5283 uh ok?

[@thingthang2904]

1:17 Kimmel Employee: "Is our chair at least better?" Love the self-awareness in her tone

[@Wincingatwindmills]

More rehearsal outtakes!!! This was so funny and seeing Kimmel swear was a rare occurrence

[@jomontanee]

YES! YES!!

[@EvelynRobinson22]

Fallon did too 2:31 he said “hurry the f**k up” 🤣

[@marshamariner7897]

I remember Jimmy flipping the audience off when there was an 🐊 on stage. Johnny Knoxville was a guest....its very rare but they do 💖🌹🦋🇺🇸🇺🇦🌎🌍👀

[@narvul]

You can see Kimmel swear all the time.... just not hearing. Probably because of the holy US freedom of speech...LOL

[@marshamariner7897]

@@narvul he gets bleeped...he did it on purpose a few times...then talked to the censor person 😹😹

[@AFloridaSon]

This was the best April Fool's joke this year.

[@peachesandpoets]

It was quite sweet. Happy there aren't late night feuds

[@population-_-420]

A switch we didn't know we needed

[@traceythompson1092]

No feuds anymore. Our modern hosts learned from the NBC sponsored Dave against Chin Leno late night debacle. BTW: most of the hosts have the same agent.....I think they call him "Babydoll" or some such and apparently he smells great.

[@dgscorner]

​@traceythompson1092 yep, if I remember correctly, Kimmel and one of the Strike Force Five hosts, I forgot if it was Colbert, Fallon or Meyers, have the same agent. Only Oliver was managed by someone else.

[@jillv4006]

Even the rehearsals are so funny! I love how well the two Jimmy’s get along every though they’re on competing shows

[@walterwhite1]

These guys should make a comedy movie together!!!

[@shoWbitz]

Movie: The Movie Reboot

[@narvul]

Nah

[@aidenkz]

Directed by Kimmel

[@neetop7294]

@@aidenkz produced by Fallon

[@user-fg9oy3uo3h]

@@neetop7294 Written by Jimmy.

[@kimstanley2638]

To cap it off, the REAL Matt Damon should have showed up to where Jimmy Kimmel was (at Jimmy Fallon's studio) dressed as Justin Timberlake! THAT would have been HILARIOUS!!!

[@iddaalbar2129]

Yeah that would’ve been hilarious

[@jefolson6989]

They must have thought of that. Totally obvious.

[@richardmahn7589]

Something tells me they would have somehow included Matt Damon if he was available, but he wasn't, so they just had to do with Justin doing the impression.

[@marshamariner7897]

Ya. That would hv been great!!🤣😂😅💖🌹

[@Aisha.The.Traveler]

Fallon genuinely laugh so hard. You can tell he really likes Kimmell! 😀

[@tracygifty]

Can we just agree that's how jimmy fallon laughs and most often when people think he is faking it , he is genuinely not faking it....

[@thesilvershining]

He's always been a laugher, I don't know what people don't understand about that. Even if you want to say some of his interview laughter is "encouragement laughter" he still genuinely laughs ALL. THE. TIME.

[@Double00Agent]

I love that they pranked the audience. Great job.

[@jeepdude7359]

The April Fools joke is on them! Everyone loved it! I hope they do this again.

[@marialewis6432]

Just brilliant and I love them both... excellent examples of good sportsmanship, warmth and professionalism.

[@shantanumishra8070]

Love to see that both the Jimmys get along so well even as 2 of the biggest talk show hosts.

[@jiji4u]

Best April's fool ever !! love the Jimmys when they do things like this.

[@rajr5936]

now Matt Damon doesn't know which backstage he has to stay.

[@empath3133]

🤣 they should do this more often

[@lillianlopez2691]

I LOVED their April Fool's joke!!!! It was pure GENIUS and sooo HILARIOUS!!!! I'm so glad they played this crazy joke. I LOVE both of these men. They're good-hearted and comedic geniuses.

[@qgde3rty8uiojh90]

Fallon at the desk with the "Jimmy Kimmel" name plate in front of him, will do wonders to avoid future confusion! 😂🤭👊🤣💥🥰

[@jsfnnyc]

So much fun. This is the peace I needed to see in the world. 🥰

[@noufan_d_haq]

Daam they are good actors even in behind the scenes

[@lianevoelker9845]

This is more of an April fool's day gift - one that keeps on giving.

[@lightinglab4952]

The spit cup had cushioning so the gum can be comfortable!

[@theweirdoonthemaplestreet2083]

How can Jimmy Fallon be so energetic. i mean he's 47 already. What a guy.

[@jefolson6989]

Spoken like a youngster, or someone who got old real young. 47 you still feel young. 55 I felt young but looked old, in my 60s now. I feel like I look!

[@llebbkish5257]

These guys literally have too much fun with their jobs.....its not fair!!😂😂

[@Chris.starfleet]

What is just great is celebrities that are normally competitors ... just raising each other up ... all being winners at the end.

[@madtungsten5931]

Multiverse of night shows!

[@nipulkradmsinatagras8293]

*Best April Fools Prank of 2022.*

[@RizkymArifin]

Double Jimmy in da house

[@LoveandGrace22]

This was Such a GREAT IDEA! Loved every bit of it! I hope it happens every April Fools!

[@bonghunezhou5051]

J C Kimmel arguably ended up with the (marginally) better deal; he can now list/claim the prestigious "Tonight Show" on his resumè, having legitimately hosted at least one show thereof.

[@randymarsh3677]

Yes and he was better during both shows

[@1ouncebird]

That's funny - "the prestigious Tonight Show". Yes, back when it was hosted by Johnny Carson. It started going way downhill with Leno and with Fallon it became some sort of kiddie show. Jimmy Kimmel is doing fine with his own show.

[@marshalwest622]

I’d like to hang out with these two watching tv together listening to their wisecracks. It could be filmed & become a reality show people would love to watch.

[@narvul]

Doing something active won't be American I suppose?

[@marshalwest622]

@@narvul heck no,the sky’s the limit! Did you see Colbert work out with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg? It was hilarious! Listening to the two Jimmys’ make wisecracks while they lift weights, learn to dance or give political commentary on the news etc etc would all be hilarious.

[@MichaelSilverMedia]

Make this an annual tradition 😎

[@miss1882]

My cheeks hurt from smiling.

[@OBDPVCR]

Legendary.

[@KaySTeal4434]

I love this! 😂 Both Jimmy’s very funny

[@15minoflame]

this cheered me up so much I am a huge fan of both of them.

[@marsipannable]

Love what both of u did. Made my day

[@cerka27]

I would love to see more behind the scenes. It looks like so much fun

[@10Scribes]

This was awesome!! love these guys.

[@lorny4u]

This was great. Huge thanks to both networks .

[@aditimishra5123]

😂 everywhere Jimmy Jimmy

[@esquire296]

These two🤣🤣

[@jessicolan]

I love how they switched and met each other's staff and prepared for their april fool's special

[@ayby17]

I enjoyed this much more than I thought I would. Amazing!

[@JordiVanderwaal]

I don't usually follow Fallon, but this was so cute and fun to watch. Love that there's no feud between late-night talk show hosts. And both did a pretty good job with that switch.

[@idh82butoo92]

This was awesome, more of this please, I actually was okay watching Fallon for once.

[@sandosam807]

Yeah honestly Fallon was kinda funny this time lmao

[@LeezPgh]

Jimmy Kimmel by far has the best KZbin outros asking people to subscribe of .... anyone. It’s an art form to not be deeply annoying about it. And he deserves an award.

[@simonbrushes]

No Letterman/Leno feuds here! This is how it’s done 😀

[@DerekHoscorner]

Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel April fools golden awesomeness job

[@jefferymartinez10]

The tonight show : into the Jimmy-verse

[@GVGames1986]

Genius!

[@penelope1481]

You guys are awesome. Love your shows🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jomontanee]

I still laugh to tears rewatching your April fool day swap. 🤣🤣 THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THE WIRLD SO HAPPY. ❣️💖💕🌈🌈🌈

[@jomontanee]

“The wave of disappointment”…🤣🤣

[@anro7137]

I actually felt that when Kimmel came out , but it was still really funny! They are both really good and if you like them you like them. But my heart is with Fallon!

[@gsmith601]

loved this

[@Universalhealing1122]

This was an epic episode in the history of late night shows this shows you can live love and thrive with kindness sharing & caring with coexistence love you both many blessings 🎉

[@fraidysteinberg2365]

This was legendary!!!

[@YUHNITED]

The best crossover of the year

[@kimihirowatanuki8401]

i love their chemistry.. ❤️❤️

[@leahmoore6820]

I love seeing the crew.

[@areyoufriendly]

Holy crap I love that they released this!

[@thesummersoldier787]

So no one wanted to swap with Steven Colbert? Lol! I love all 3 of you guys.

[@CatherineFabila]

LOVE THIIISS! Couldn’t stop laughing 😂❤️

[@ruththomas9019]

Love em both

[@sebastianalegria3401]

What the two Jimmys did was like letting Ricky Gervais hosts James Corden's late late show for one day. You did it very well guys, this swapping was historical in the talk shows's history.

[@keren.icehand]

That was awesome💜👍

[@saragarratt4397]

I'm watching from Derbyshire in England and I think they're both brilliant.

[@staceygeez]

I loved this so much

[@Aesfb-1688]

This is proof the multiverse exists

[@retroquest3579]

All that and they didn't slap each other, nice 😎

[@fitzgerald434]

GREATEST CROSSOVER EVER!!!

[@sanjithechef]

this was awesome

[@mamastay164]

I loved it 😍 ❤️

[@gan3sh_gaming]

😂😂 you two are hilarious

[@ZendayaG]

Jimmy is incredibly hilarious 😂 had me crying 😭 when I say jimmy, I just mean both 😂😂😭😭

[@blaze3950]

The late night multiverse

[@veinpain6070]

this was funny!!!

[@marlongoulding7031]

IF THESE TWO HAD AN ACTUAL TV SHOW TOGETHER WOULD BE EVERYTHING!!!

[@zelma8]

"How did your phone get in my pants?" .................... 😳😳😳😂🤣

[@dorkporkknobslob9918]

“Let’s talk about that off camera”☠️💀☠️

[@ricardobjj24]

Theirs only one Jimmy Kimmel! The best in the business

[@dirindirin3983]

3:35 NO, thank you U urself Jimmy!

[@CFergieROCKS]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Love Fallon and Kimmel!

[@burnacco]

the contrast is INSANE 😭

[@kennypcolin]

Great fun!

[@christinevr7698]

We need a two Jimmy’s buddy movie! With Guillermo and Higgins … how could that not be a blockbuster film??

[@thisfatgirlruns6710]

Two Jimmy's, both alike in dignity, in fair USA where we lay our scene.

[@AliReza-ko8hh]

It was so funny. Thank's kimmel for this idea

[@senguptasayn]

It was fun.

[@zhougong9957]

1:31 Jimmy Fallon cannot believe it and the lady was surprised too :)

[@kennypcolin]

I too now want a spitoon

[@larizagarzon1736]

Jimmy K you are the best!!!!!

[@rachelcarson7119]

Two things people throughout history have had in common are hatred and humour. I am proud that I have been able to use humour to lessen people's hatred. Richard Pryor

[@WilliamGreer]

Good job, Kimmel. Got to host the Tonight Show almost as long as Conan did!

[@shoWbitz]

Kimmel got a spit cup... Jimmy Kimmel Live is the winner! 👏

[@itzzioenzo3662]

Now I want my spit cup too

[@philipbacani9400]

Conan & Colbert we are waiting 😅😅😅😅

[@riversandlakes]

Jimmy! Jimmy! Jimmy!