Justin Timberlake Takes Over Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Surprise Host

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Justin Timberlake recently surprised viewers by stepping in as the guest host on Monday night's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!. His introduction, where he humorously pointed out his own identity as "Justin Timberlake," drew a mix of enthusiastic and more subdued applause from the audience. Timberlake, known for his charm, also cleverly referenced a previous Oscars moment and joked about Joey Fatone, showcasing his comedic skills.

Despite Timberlake's attempt to host the show, Jimmy Kimmel made a dramatic entrance to reclaim his hosting duties, jokingly suggesting that he had a cold. Timberlake's skit featuring a Trump-Biden rap battle didn't quite hit the mark, and Kimmel playfully reminded him of his iconic hit, "SexyBack."

However, Timberlake redeemed himself with a performance of his new song, "No Angels," from his upcoming album, Everything I Thought It Was, set to release on Friday. The track's infectious disco beat and Timberlake's trademark falsetto had the audience enthusiastically dancing along, reaffirming his status as a music icon.

Everything I Thought It Was is expected to feature 18 tracks, including a new 'NSync song, "Paradise." Timberlake has already released "Selfish" and "Drown," and performed "Sanctified" on SNL. With a tour scheduled to begin next month, Timberlake's fans have much to look forward to in the coming year.