Jelly Roll Makes His Late-Night Hosting Debut with Lighthearted Jokes

On July 16, Jelly Roll stepped into the role of guest host on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, delivering a lively monologue to start the show. Aiming to set the tone, he humorously addressed his inexperience, saying, “If I really suck, just remember — my name is Post Malone.”

Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, confidently took the stage, assuring viewers, “Do not adjust your TV — I am your guest host, Jelly Roll.”

In a humorous twist, he shared his unique perspective on life, remarking, “As someone who’s been to prison around 40 times, I can tell you, it’s really great to be here. Honestly, I was walking through a DMV yesterday and thought, ‘This is f—ing awesome.’”

He also touched on his upcoming appearance at WWE SummerSlam, where he will team up with Randy Orton against Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul, airing on Peacock and Netflix in August. Jelly joked, “Don’t clap for Logan Paul. You don’t clap for Logan Paul,” and humorously attributed mistaken identities to himself, saying he’s often confused for a wrestler, a tattoo artist, or a member of the Insane Clown Posse who just got sober.

He spoke about his passion for wrestling, noting, “As a big guy, I’ve broken several folding chairs,” and expressed excitement about the event, saying, “I never thought I’d get to slap Logan Paul in the face — that’s a dream come true for many Americans.”

Wrapping up, Jelly Roll thanked Jimmy Kimmel for the opportunity and teased some humorous awards and nicknames for the show’s staff, including playful jabs at viral video stars. His recent tour with Post Malone concluded in the U.S., and he’s now preparing for the Big Ass World Tour in Europe next month, sharing how much he values touring with his friends and how much fun he’s been having along the way.