Jimmy Fallon hospitalized in New York City

“Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon has been hospitalized in New York City Friday morning for what turned out to be a hand injury.

The 40-year-ancient television personality took a terrible fall and had insignificant surgery on his hand, a source told the Day after day News.

The mishap occured in Fallon’s Manhattan apartment, accorrding to his rep. “He is expected to make a full recovery,” she said in a statement.

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Jimmy Fallon was reportedly hospitalized hours after taping his Thursday night episode featuring Chris Colfer.

Fallon’s shape up, though, was honest enough to force cancellation of Friday’s taping.

The show had been scheduled for a two-week pause starting Monday, giving Fallon bounty of time to heal.

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The gossip site TMZ first reportedFallon was being treated in an intensive care unit after a night on the town, but another rep also downplayed the shape scare on the “Tonight Show’s” official Twitter feed.

“Hey guys – unfortunately tonight’s taping has been cancelled due to Jimmy injuring his hand,” according to the tweet.

“He’s really fine but we’ll be airing a do again.”

Photos of Fallon posing with fans at Scalinatella, an High East Side Italian eatery, circulated on Instagram.

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A restaurant worker told The News Friday morning the staff was told the high-profile costumer appeared “fine” when he left the premises.

Fallon also appeared in good shape during Thursday’s broadcast with special guests Mark Wahlberg and Chris Colfer.

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