NBC could not have made it more clear. In 2009, Jay Leno is out. Conan O’Brien will be replacing his comically large chinned predecessor as host of the Tonight Show.

Whether Leno is having second thoughts or not, the announcement by NBC Universal President and CEO Jeff Zucker on Monday suggests that it is a done deal.

A deal for Leno’s exit was finalized three years ago as part of NBC Universal’s effort to keep “Late Night” host O’Brien from bolting to a competing network. Leno marked his 15th year as host of “Tonight” last May.

Translation: Leno has only held the position for as long as he has because he stole it from David Letterman. Conan is younger, funnier, hipper and in general easier to look at.

This shouldn’t really come as a surprise. And besides, I’ve always thought there was something weaselly about Leno. Just could never put my finger on it. Oh yeah. Leno himself. But maybe that’s just me.

[AOL News]

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