Jay Leno‘s 30-year collaboration with NBC may be coming to a close. Per the Hollywood Reporter, CNBC is poised to cancel Leno’s reality show Jay Leno’s Garage, which follows the comedian interviewing famous guests like President Biden and Elon Musk amid his impressive classic car collection.
Jay Leno’s Garage debuted on CNBC in 2015, directly following his exit as host of The Tonight Show in 2014. It has aired on the network ever since. Jay Leno’s Garage cancellation comes in a greater shakeup at NBC’s business-focused network, which is now reportedly prioritizing reality reruns of Shark Tank and Undercover Boss as well as new business documentaries. The seventh and final season of Jay Leno’s Garage aired last fall.
It’s been a rough few months for Leno. In November, the 72-year-old comedian suffered second- and third-degree burns to his face, neck, and chest after a vintage car in his garage caught fire without warning while he was underneath it working on the engine. He spent multiple weeks at the Grossman Burn Center and underwent two surgeries before he was released. After being discharged, Leno said that he felt like his “face was on fire” during the accident and that he could have lost an eye in the accident.
Unfortunately, Leno’s troubles don’t end there. Just last week, Leno reportedly broke his collarbone, ribs, and kneecaps in a motorcycle accident. In an interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Leno says that he “got knocked off” his bike. “I’ve got a broken collarbone. I’ve got two broken ribs. I’ve got two cracked kneecaps.” Despite all the accidents, the comedian maintains that he is alright. “But I’m okay! I’m okay, I’m working. I’m working this weekend.”
Leno has been affiliated with NBC since 1992, when he took over hosting The Tonight Show from Johnny Carson. Leno is also the host of the syndicated game show You Bet Your Life, produced by Fox.
