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EXCLUSIVE: There was a lot of focus on the fact that Jay Leno’s Garage was canceled by CNBC on Thursday, but it turns out the rubber has met the road on the executive front as well.

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Jay Leno is once again healing from a major injury!

On the mend — again. Jay Leno was involved in a scary motorcycle accident shortly after being hospitalized for severe burns.

CNBC is dropping Jay Leno’s Garage, the classic car series that capitalized on the comedian’s prized collection, after seven seasons.

Just months after his fiery accident that left him with severe burns all over his face, Jay Leno is now seemingly out of work, with CNBC reportedly canceling his series Jay Leno's Garage.Leno, 72, had hosted Jay Leno's Garage since 2014, just months after his final episode of NBC's The Tonight Show aired in February 2014.The cancellation (via The Hollywood Reporter) would bring an end to a 30-year streak of Leno programs airing on NBCUniversal's networks, since Leno started hosting The Tonight Show in 1992. Canceled: Just months after his fiery accident that left him with severe burns all over his face, Jay Leno is now seemingly out of work, with CNBC reportedly canceling his series Jay Leno's Garage Jay: Leno, 72, had hosted Jay Leno's Garage since 2014, just months after his final episode of NBC's The Tonight Show aired in February 2014.Jay Leno's Garage first started as a web series for NBC.com in 2014, before a special aired on CNBC in August 2014 that prompted an upgrade to full-time series.The show - filmed at Jay Leno's Big Dog Garage in Burbank - is described as, 'a star-studded, action-packed exploration of all things automotive.' Many episodes featured celebrity car fanatics like Leno, with the seventh and final season featuring Brie Larson, Post Malone, Gaten Matarazzo, Kelly Clarkson, Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Pitbull, James Marsden, Danica Patrick, Alfonso Ribeiro, Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, Tig Notaro, Reggie Watts, Tony Hawk, Mike Rowe, Jim Jefferies, Jeff Dunham and Diego Boneta.

Stand-up comic and television personality Kelly Monteith, who was one of the first American comedians to have their own BBC show, has died. The news was announced by The Anglophile Channel, a Los Angeles production company with which he collaborated. No cause of death was cited; Monteith was 80.

Things appear to be back to normal for Jay Leno, less than two months after he suffered third-degree burns in an accidental garage fire. The 72-year-old star and his wife Mavis, 76, were seen grocery shopping Tuesday at a Pavilions location in Los Angeles, as the comedy icon appearing to be in good health in the wake of the scary incident. The former host of The Tonight Show wore his trademark ensemble of a blue denim collared shirt over a T-shirt, with matching blue jeans and black boots.  The latest: Jay Leno, 72, and his wife Mavis, 76, were seen grocery shopping Tuesday at a Pavilions location in Los Angeles, as the comedy icon appeared to be in good health less than two months after he suffered third-degree burns in an accidental garage fireHe and his spouse carried multiple grocery bags out of the Southern California establishment. Mavis donned a black coat with a multicolored scarf, a shimmery top and blue pants with black shoes on the winter day.   Leno flashed a peace sign for photographers outside of the grocery store. Earlier this month, Leno spoke in-depth about the burns he suffered on his face and body in a garage fire November 12.  Leno flashed a peace sign for photographers outside of the grocery store The former host of The Tonight Show wore his trademark ensemble of a blue denim collared shirt over a T-shirt, with matching blue jeans and black boots.Speaking with Hoda Kotb on NBC News' Today, Leno detailed the series of events in the injury he suffered as he worked in his garage alongside his friend Dave Killackey.'It was a 1907 White Steam Car,' Leno said. 'The fuel line was clogged so I was underneath it.

Jay Leno is back and feeling ready to talk about his shocking accident.

Jay Leno is speaking in depth about the burns he suffered on his face and body in a garage fire last month.The 72-year-old star, in a preview of an interview with NBC News' Today slated to air in its entirety Wednesday, explained to Hoda Kotb the series of events in the injury he suffered in the November 12 accident as he worked in his garage alongside his friend Dave Killackey.'It was a 1907 White Steam Car,' the former host of The Tonight Show said. 'The fuel line was clogged so I was underneath it.

Jay Leno is opening up about his recovery after he suffered burns on his face and body in a garage fire last month.The 72-year-old star penned a column for The Wall Street Journal about moving forward in the wake of the November 12 accident as he worked in his garage.'You have to joke about it,' the former host of The Tonight Show said. 'There's nothing worse than whiny celebrities.

In a column for the , Jay Leno talked about the November accident that left him with serious burns on his face and other body parts.

Jay Leno hit a police car as he arrived for his much-hyped comeback performance on Sunday - six days after being discharged from a burn center following a fiery accident that seriously burned his face, chest and hands.The comedian, 72, was driving up to The Comedy & Magic Club in Hermosa Beach, California with wife Mavis for his regular, evening set when the rear right tire of his Tesla collided with a police Jeep in front of scores of onlookers.Hearing the ominous crash, the police officers could be seen turning around startled as the TV legend pulled up in front of the club. Oh dear:  Jay Leno hit a police car as he arrived for his much-hyped comeback performance on Sunday - six days after being discharged from a burn center following a fiery accident that seriously burned his face, chest and handsThe star was filmed checking with police if he had 'hit their tire' with  cops saying it was 'no big deal', with no damage done to either of the cars. Jay, who was seriously burned after an explosion from one of his vintage cars set him alight, looked happy and healthy as he addressed the press, quipping: ‘Ah, the elephant man is here,’ He added: ‘I’m not stage yet, I just got here.

Jay Leno made his stage return on Sunday (27. 11. 22) - just two weeks after he suffered major burns in a horrifying accident.

Just six days after being discharged from a burn center following a fiery accident that seriously burned his face, chest and hands, Jay Leno returned to the stage to deliver his brand of comedy, according to CNN.On Sunday, the legendary comedian was greeted by a sold-out crowd at The Comedy & Magic Club in Hermosa Beach, California, who were happy to see him return for his regular, evening set.The venue has served as a home base for Leno nearly every Sunday since the early 1990s, as a place where he can test out new material for his stand-up act and old Tonight Show monologues. Triumphant return: Jay Leno, 72, returned to the stage for the first time since a fiery accident at his garage seriously burned his face, chest and handsLeno, 72, was first seen driving up to the club with his beloved wife Mavis sitting next to him in the passenger's sat.When he pulled up there were already lines of people along the sidewalk hoping to get in to see the comedian's triumphant return in the wake of the the scary accident.

Jay Leno was spotted indulging his love of retro cars the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend by taking a vintage Bentley out for a spin in Los Angeles.The 72-year-old was discharged from a burn center on Monday after a horrifying accident when he was working on one of his throwback automobiles and a 1907 steam engine exploded in his face.However he clearly has not allowed the incident to dim his affection for his impressive car collection, and five days after leaving the hospital he was back in action navigating one of the vehicles through LA traffic. Out and about: Jay Leno was spotted indulging his love of retro cars the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend by taking a vintage Bentley out for a spin in Los AngelesThe legendary former late-night talk-show host seemed in fine fettle during his latest outing, dressed in his typical style including a full-sleeved denim shirt.Some burns however were still visible on the fingers of his right hand as he raised it up to his face.  One day before Thanksgiving he was seen visiting the hospital where he was treated for his third degree burns - as he returned to pick up cards from the heroic medical staff who took care of him and to gift them a box of cookies. Driving himself in a blue electric Tesla, 72-year-old Leno returned to the Grossman Burn Center - where he had been a patient after he was scalded when a vintage 1907 steam engine suddenly exploded in his face.

Jay Leno suffered burns following an accident with one of his cars and after being released from the hospital, fellow comedian and friend Tim Allen gave an update on his health condition.

Jay Leno has revealed he will return to performing - just days after being discharged from hospital following a terrifying car fire which left him with third-degree burns.The iconic TV host, 72,  was at his LA mansion on Saturday, November 12 when one of the vehicles 'erupted into flames without warning' -  with the star sustaining facial burns and requiring skin-graft surgery. The star told paparazzi who greeted him as he stopped at a gas station on Tuesday that he was doing 'good' and has plans to drive the vintage car that burst into flames next week as the car didn't do anything wrong.' He's back! Jay Leno has revealed he will return to performing - just days after being discharged from hospital following a terrifying car fire which left him with third-degree burns (pictured Tuesday)The star also revealed he will be taking to the stage at 7pm on Sunday at the Comedy Magic Club in Hermosa Beach, California, a place he has been performing at weekly for three decades.When a snapper suggested he get some rest before the gig, the star quipped: 'Yeah, I need barbecue!'  The star was discharged from the Grossman Burn Center in Los Angeles on Monday, after receiving treatment for 10 days.  Dr. Peter Grossman told ET of Leno's recovery: 'He's got a very strong attitude.

Jerry Seinfeld poked a little fun at his longtime friend and fellow comedian Jay Leno on Monday.The 68-year-old stand-up star shared that Leno - who suffered burns after his steam car erupted into flames in a garage - is doing 'fine' at home following a release from a burn unit in Los Angeles.Adding a bit of humor, the Seinfeld star then joked that 72-year-old Leno having his face burned is not that big of a deal because 'he wasn't that much to look at before.' Ouch! Jerry Seinfeld took pot shots at his friend Jay Leno when he shared Leno - who suffered burns after his steam car blew up - is doing 'fine' but added having his face burned is not that big of a deal because 'he wasn't that much to look at before' Serious burns: The conversation about Leno began when Seinfeld told Bush the former late night talk show king was 'fine.' Visit Extra for moreOf course, Seinfeld was not making a real dig at his friend, said Extra's Billy Bush.The conversation about Leno began when Seinfeld told Bush the former late night talk show king was 'fine.'  When asked about Jay's 'healing trajectory,' Jerry replied, 'They gotta fix it up, but luckily he's not far from Beverly Hills. I imagine there are people there that can help him with whatever he needs.'That is when Jerry joked, 'He wasn't that much to look at before.'Jerry is promoting his new film Unfrosted, about the Pop Tart wars, which he has directed and acts in.

Jerry Seinfeld took pot shots at his longtime friend and fellow comedian Jay Leno on Monday for the sake of laughs.The 68-year-old stand-up star shared that Leno - who suffered burns after his steam car erupted into flames in a garage - is doing 'fine' at home following a release from a burn unit in Los Angeles.But then the TV star took a cruel swipe at 72-year-old Leno saying having his face burned is not that big of a deal because 'he wasn't that much to look at before.' Ouch! Jerry Seinfeld took pot shots at his friend Jay Leno when he shared Leno - who suffered burns after his steam car blew up - is doing 'fine' but added having his face burned is not that big of a deal because 'he wasn't that much to look at before' Serious burns: The conversation about Leno began when Seinfeld told Bush the former late night talk show king was 'fine.' When asked about Jay's 'healing trajectory,' Jerry replied, 'They gotta fix it up, but luckily he's not far from Beverly Hills. I imagine there are people there that can help him with whatever he needs' Visit Extra for moreSeinfeld was trying to be funny and not take a real dig at his friend, said Extra's Billy Bush.The conversation about Leno began when Seinfeld told Bush the former late night talk show king was 'fine.'  When asked about Jay's 'healing trajectory,' Jerry replied, 'They gotta fix it up, but luckily he's not far from Beverly Hills.

While promoting his new Disney Plus series The Santa Clauses, Tim Allen offered an update on the condition of his longtime comedian friend, Jay Leno, on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.Leno, 72, who hosted The Tonight Show from 1992 to 2014 before retiring and being replaced by Fallon, made headlines earlier this month when he suffered serious burns to his hands and face after one of the vehicles in his garage exploded.Allen, 69, was asked right away by Fallon how Leno was doing, as an amazed Allen recalled his conversation with Leno just after the accident, where Leno revealed he wasn't taking any painkillers despite being in an immense amount of pain. Update: While promoting his new Disney Plus series The Santa Clauses, Tim Allen offered an update on the condition of his longtime comedian friend, Jay Leno, on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Serious burns: Leno, 72, who hosted The Tonight Show from 1992 to 2014 before retiring and being replaced by Fallon, made headlines earlier this month when he suffered serious burns to his hands and face after one of the vehicles in his garage explodedWhen asked about Leno, Allen compared Leno to the Marvel character Deadpool, who, 'couldn't feel pain.' 'I called him the day of the accident -- our shops are close to each other.

Jay Leno is on the mend after a harrowing gasoline accident left him with “serious burns” on his face.

Wow, this recovery seems nothing short of a miracle! But that’s what you get from the best in the world, we guess.

Jay Leno was released today from the Grossman Burn Center 10 days after suffering burns to his face, hands and chest in a gasoline fire in his Burbank garage.

Jay Leno is recovering and his face is looking 'great' in the wake of a recent car fire the comic was injured in, his friend Tim Allen said Thursday.Allen, 69, visited Leno Thursday at the Grossman Burn Center in West Hills, California, and chatted with photographers as he exited the facility, TMZ reported.'His face looks great,' the Home Improvement star said of Leno, who was suffered burns to his face and hands when a car in his Burbank garage burst into flames Saturday. The latest: Tim Allen, 69, said his friend Jay Leno, 72, is recovering and his face will not show any major effects from the recent car fire he was injured in Allen joked that the one-time host of The Tonight Show will resemble George Clooney when he's done recovering.

Poor Jay Leno!

UPDATED, 11:50 AM: Jay Leno is doing well and is expected to make a full recovery from burns he suffered in a gasoline fire earlier this week, Dr. Peter Grossman of the Grossman Burn Center in West Hills said at a news conference Wednesday.

Jay Leno is pushing through after a scary car fire left him badly injured — but sadly the fight isn’t over yet…

Iconic TV host Jay Leno says that a fast thinking friend saved his life after a gasoline fire broke out in his luxury LA garage on Saturday as the one time king of late night faces the possibility of needing skin grafts. The former Tonight Show host, 72, was at his Los Angeles mansion when one of the vehicles 'erupted into flames without warning' - with sources telling TMZ the left side of his face was burned.In a statement Leno said: 'I got some serious burns from a gasoline fire. I am ok.

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FORMER Tonight Show host Jay Leno has reportedly suffered "serious face burns" after one of his cars erupted in flames without warning. The scary incident occurred at Leno's Los Angeles garage when one of his vehicles unexpectedly went up in flames, causing severe burns to the left side of his face, according to TMZ. In a statement to Variety, Leno said: “I got some serious burns from a gasoline fire.

Jay Leno is "doing OK" despite being seriously burnt. The 72-year-old TV host - who is also an avid car collector - suffered major burns after one of his vehicles burst into flames while he was in his garage and just needs "a week or two" to recuperate. He told Variety: "I got some serious burns from a gasoline fire.

One of the most famous faces on the planet has been badly injured!

Jay Leno is hospitalized with severe burns following a gasoline fire that erupted in his Los Angeles garage.

Jay Leno is being tended to at a Los Angeles burn unit after skipping an appearance in Las Vegas, according to reports.

Jay Leno, 72, is in a burn centre after suffering a serious injury to his face, it has been reported.The star was apparently in a Los Angeles garage where he stores his cars on Sunday when one of the cars unexpectedly burst into flames. The left side of the star’s face was reportedly burned, but it is understood that the fire thankfully did not penetrate his eye or ear. He was rushed to the burn ward at a Los Angeles hospital and his specific condition remains unknown. The star is reportedly still in hospital and has cancelled all of his engagements for this week, TMZ reports. Jay was due to appear at The Financial Brand conference yesterday, but organisers described a "very serious medical emergency" that prevented him attending. The TV host was unable to travel to his scheduled performance at the conference in Las Vegas yesterday, People have also confirmed. The former Tonight Show host was unable to attend due to a health issue, according to an email to Forum 2022 attendees from The Financial Brand."His family was not able to provide us very many details, but there was a very serious medical emergency that is preventing Jay from travelling," the email stated. "All we know is that he is alive, so our prayers go out to him and his family tonight."Express.co.uk have contacted Jay’s representatives for comment.Jay has bravely opened up about his health in the past, speaking in 2019 about his battle with high cholesterol after he was shown a scan of a blockage in his heart.The star worked in collaboration with Cholesterol 911 in a bid to persuade others to change their lifestyles for the better.He said at the time: “We really want people to see the connection, because a lot of people don't realise high cholesterol. “And if