Deeply as it pains this super-fan of “The Tonight Show” and its nimble-witted host JIMMY FALLON, here’s hot scoop: Jimmy’s slightly tubby tummy’s got worry-wart producers TERRIFIED – triggering trim-the-fat trauma that’s inspired the star’s barfy new backstage nickname: “Foodie Fallon!”
Said an insider: “Jimmy made sure he was lean and mean for his debut as TV’s No. 1 late-night host last February, but after months of popularity and stellar ratings, he’s snack-packed on a few pounds. But now the fat’s hit the fan – producers insist that ANY lard’s gotta be nipped in the bud because the stakes are higher than ever: Rival JIMMY KIMMEL’s never looked fitter or slicker, while Fallon – acting comfy with his barely-there pudge – suddenly faces late-night Armageddon!”
Insiders revealed this top secret: Fallon had initially sworn a no-nonsense pact that if he ever porks up, producers WON’T allow their meal-ticket’s custom suits to be let out at waist and chest – EVER!
Said the source: “Producers warned Jimmy that if he gains ANY extra weight, they’ll lock down his measurements – dooming ‘Foodie Fallon’ to literally EXPLODE out of his pants and jackets – and they’re dead serious!” Ka-BOOM!