Jelly Roll Fans Are ‘So Proud’ as He Marks ‘Incredible’ Career First

The ‘Need A Favor’ singer took on an exciting new role in an unexpected career pivot.

Jelly Roll enters the arena during SmackDown at Bridgestone Arena on July 11, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Fans of Jelly Roll were in awe after learning that the singer would be marking a major career first as he hosts his first late-night show this week.

The country singer took to Instagram to preview his big appearance happening on July 16 and 17 as he takes over as host for Jimmy Kimmel Live! In a special video, Jelly Roll teased the show while taking a spin around the set with a big smile on his face, writing in the caption, “TONIGHT AND TOMORROW Y’ALLLLLLLL.”

In the video, Jelly Roll noted that this isn’t the only first of his career to happen on Jimmy Kimmel Live! He explained, “The first time a late-night TV show offered me to do a skit, I did it right here at Jimmy Kimmel Live! The first time I got to talk on a couch on late-night TV, I got to do it right here at Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

Jelly Roll’s fans were thrilled about his big late-night debut, praising the special milestone in the comments and sharing how proud they were of him.

“So wild. Congrats man!” said one excited fan, as more wrote, “Jelly u an absolute g for ur achievements 🙌,” “Incredible man!! You deserve it!!” and “Can’t believe how much you have gained stardom in your life… such a mentor for this generation!! Proud of you!!🤗❤️.”

Another said, “Been following you since day one so proud of you as a fan!”

Others declared that they would be tuning in, saying, “I don’t usually stay up past 8 but for Jelly Roll, I am all in. Can’t wait,” and “Counting down the hours.”