Jay Leno Books Sarah Palin, 'Jersey Shore' Cast for 'Tonight Show' Comeback

By PopEater Staff Posted Feb 22nd 2010 03:00PM

When Jay Leno returns to the 'Tonight Show' on March 1, will anybody be watching? Based on his guest list for the month, all signs point to "you betcha."

According to his official site, Leno has booked a slew of famous faces for his much-anticipated and highly-debated comeback, beginning with Jamie Foxx and Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn.

The following night, Leno will play host to former Vice Presidential candidate-turned-Fox News correspondent Sarah Palin (March 2). And if that wasn't enough, Leno will then interview the cast of MTV's wildly popular reality show 'Jersey Shore,' on March 3. (We wonder: How soon before Leno books disgraced golfer Tiger Woods?)

Additional guests for the month include Matthew McConaughey (March 4), Simon Cowell (March 8), Kristen Stewart (March 10) and Judd Apatow (Mar. 12).

Meanwhile, according to Gawker, 'American Idol' alum Adam Lambert says that he will also appear on the March 2 show, which coincidentally was not mentioned on Leno's Web site.

Guest list aside, Leno's debut is already poised to be a ratings spectacle, given all the drama that occurred earlier this year between NBC, Leno and ousted 'Tonight Show' host Conan O'Brien. And when you consider that 18.4 million watched the debut of 'The Jay Leno Show' last September, Leno is that much more likely to take the reigns back from David Letterman, whose ratings have flourished since Leno left the 'Tonight Show' in May 2009.

Whether or not he will retain his audience, however, remains to be seen.

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Jay Leno Snapshots

Jay Leno speaks during the panel for "The Jay Leno Show" at the NBC Universal Television Critics Association summer press tour in Pasadena, Calif. More Photos >>

Jay Leno Snapshots

FILE - In this March 19, 2009 file photo, host Jay Leno is shown on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" in Burbank, Calif. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, file)

Jay Leno Snapshots

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2009 file photo, Jay Leno speaks during the panel for "The Jay Leno Show" at the NBC Universal Television Critics Association summer press tour in Pasadena, Calif. NBC Universal Television Entertainment Chairman Jeff Gaspin on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010 said that Leno's nightly prime-time show will end with the beginning of the Winter Olympics on Feb. 12. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, file)

Jay Leno Snapshots

FILE - In this March 19, 2009 file photo, host Jay Leno is shown on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" in Burbank, Calif. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, file)

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Comments

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Monday 22 February

By joi

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i love jay leno, but i can't stand that stupid sarah palin.
she was a bad student in college received a D. and still has to write notes on her hand. During her time off she has a private tutor teaching her all about the world and politics. She needs to say home with her ill child. blame her for having him. she gets no pitty from me because she knew he was ill. So that poor boy will suffer all his life. and his mother needs his love and attention not a nanny. She is not qualified for an election to our goverment, because she left office because she couldn't handle and didn't know the rules of government.

By Fran

You must have been an F student

By Walt

PIG PALIN, SHE KEEPS SHOWING UP, NO SUBSTANCE, NO REAL MESSAGE BUT TO MAKE THE POOR PEOPLD ON THE FENCE JUMP OFF THE OTHER SIDE OF GOOD. SHE IS PERFECT FOR FOX NEWS, HATE, CRITICIZE, SHE IS PERFECT FOR THOSE NOW GOING ANYWHERE.

By Michael

if that idiot Obama is on the Tonight Show I wouldn't watch...you libs got nothing else to do but bash, so I'm gonna do it too!

By Martin

My thought's are "They should have booked the FAMILY GUY'S Seth Mac Farlane creator with Sarah Palin" That would have made a great show if you read about the controversy. Seth would have put that Alaskin B*I*O*T*C*H in her place...lol

By Brenda

I will definitely NOT be watching the Jay Leno tonight show...what a shameful game they played....I hope it sinks quickly

By toecheese3

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YOU BETCHA IM NOT QUALIFIED TO BE PRESIDENT,I WORK FOR FOX NEWS.

By board

Sarah Palin I wouldn't mind, but the cast of Jersey Shore...God, I wouldn't want to be surrounded by a bunch of egotiscical, narrow-minded, overprivelidged, self-serving "guidos" who star on an MTV program.

By jacarranda

Only watching because Sarah Palin is on - smart move by Leno!

By terry

People who sit and watch night talk show will be happy with Sarah Palin. Probably did not graduate from high school and do not have a job. Live in fear. Total idiots and of course all RepubliCON.

By jradio22man

When you're a freak running a freak show it makes perfect since to book the biggest freak in America

By john

I will watch to see Palin. She's great! All the leftys have to get their shot in and thats why their president a one termer!!!!

Hey Jay you better make sure you're sitting UP WIND from Sarah because I heard eating moose give the terrible wind

By Dean

I will always watch Jay.If he has a guest I don`t care for I just turn to something else.

LETTERMAN IS DA MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It amazes me how so many follow Palin even though she is dumb as a bag of rocks. You Betcha WINK!WINK!

By Truman Stagg

I won't be watching. I don't watch NBC. That is the only way to truly protest their "news department." I don;t miss Jay, but I do miss the Olympics.

By ttrexxx

Palin and lambert.."their calling it the Fag and Hag show.She hates gays should be good

By Pa

No, I will not be watching . If I want to watch backstabbers, there's Survior.

By CEIL

I HAVE ALWAYS WATCHED TONIGH SHOW TILL CONAN. WILL BE GLAD TO GO BACK TO WATCHING. AS FOR SARAH WHATS HER NAME. I'LL WATCH FOR THE OTHER FEATURES, AND TAKE MY BREAK WHILE SHE'S ON.

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