Country artist Jelly Roll is about to add a new title to his resume!
Talk Show Host!
The American Idol artist-in-residence will step in for talk show host Jimmy Kimmel Wednesday, July 16 and Thursday, July 17, marking a major career milestone.
Jelly Roll is one of a number of guest hosts filling in while Jimmy Kimmel takes a break.
And taking his place behind the host desk marks a full-circle moment for the singer. Jelly Roll was a guest on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” back in 2022, which was his very first national TV appearance.
The “Hard Fought Hallelujah” singer appeared on Kimmel’s show a number of times since, but never hosted. And now we know exactly who Jelly will be interviewing!
July 16 Jelly Roll Will Talk Super Heroes & WWE
On his debut show as fill-in host on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” Jelly Roll will welcome one movie star, one rapper and one guest that aligns with one of his passions.
Marvel star Jeremy Renner will be on hand to promote his new memoir, “My Next Breath.”
The Avenger nearly died when he fell under his 14,000 pound snow plow on New Year’s Day in 2023.
Renner broke more than 35 bones, including his ribs, pelvis, legs, wrist, collar bone and shoulder blade. He also had a crushed eye socket, broken jaw, collapsed lung and a major laceration to the back of his head.
His survival and recuperation is nothing short of miraculous. With Jelly Roll known as an emotional guy, the interview is bound to be intense.
Jelly will also talk to wrestler Randy Orton, who is promoting “WWE SummerSlam.” The “Save Me” singer is a long-time wrestling fan and says part of his weight-loss motivation has been with the hope of getting in the ring.
In fact, Jelly performed at a recent WWE SummerSlam event in Nashville and even got in the ring.
The musical guest will be rapper Joey Bada$$.
Kevin James Slated to Be Guest Thursday Night
On Thursday, July 17, Jelly Roll will welcome funnyman Kevin James.
James is there to promote his new movie, “Guns Up.” The action-adventure is a bit of a departure for the comedian. He plays an ex-cop and family man who leads a secret double-life as a mob henchman.
The movie co-stars Christina Ricci, C.J. Perry, Luis Guzman and Melissa Leo.
The musical guest that night will be The All-American Rejects.
Jelly Roll is On a Break from Touring with Post Malone
The hosting duties come during a short break from touring for Jelly Roll.
The singer has been touring with Post Malone in Post’s “Big A** Stadium Tour.”
The U.S. leg of that tour wrapped July 1 in San Francisco.
But in August, the pair will head overseas for the European leg of the tour, called “Big A** World Tour.”
Post and Jelly will hit sixteen countries in all, starting in Eastern Europe with a concert in Cluj-Napoca, Romania on August 8. Their September 7 show in London has already sold out, motivating them to add a second show there on September 8. That tour ends September 14 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Jelly Roll had to get special permission to travel to London due to his prison record.
“They lettin’ me come to England, baby! It’s happening,” Jelly shared ecstatically on an Instagram post when he first received the good news.
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Jelly Roll to Guest Host Jimmy Kimmel Live This Week