After 22 years interviewing the best in Hollywood, Jay Leno was bound to make a few A-list pals.
His final Tonight Show broadcast was full of special celebrity guests, and stars who couldn’t join in the festivities sent Leno love through social media.
Sure, rival Conan O’Brien allowed himself one solid wisecrack during his own show: “The Olympics start airing tonight on NBC. It’s very cool. That’s right: NBC has the Olympics. It’s a big deal. NBC will finally get to show somebody who is okay with passing the torch.”
But overall, online reactions to Leno’s last show were heartfelt and nostalgic.
From singers like Justin Timberlake and Josh Groban to comedians Whoopi Goldberg and even competitor (and onetime critic) Jimmy Kimmel, it seemed everyone had plenty of praise for the nice guy of late night.
PEOPLE rounded up Tweets and Instagrams from some of Leno’s most famous friends. See what they had to say about the departing host:
Justin Timberlake
Much love to the one and only @jayleno. Thank you for all the laughs and great times! Also… Can I have a car? No? Ok, cool.
Jimmy Kimmel
Issues aside, 20 years at #1 is a remarkable achievement. Congratulations and best wishes to @jayleno on an incredible run.
Whoopi Goldberg
Fare thee well Jay Leno U are going out on top…TOP we will miss you on the Tonight Show, whoever thought being number 1 wasn’t good enough.
The White House
Thanks for all the memories, @JayLeno!
FLOTUS
Thanks for the memories and the laughs, @JayLeno! Wishing you good health and a great journey ahead.
josh groban
Thanks @jayleno for being supportive of me and my tunes from day one!! Has always been a pleasure to be on your Tonight.
Nicole Polizzi
Just wanna say thank you for always being the sweetest and having me on your show these past 4 years! Great times! Big fan @jayleno
Source: People
