Jimmy Fallon Welcomes Second Daughter; Cancels TONIGHT SHOW Tapings

PEOPLE reports that TONIGHT SHOW host Jimmy Fallon and his wife Nancy welcomed their second daughter into their family on Wednesday, Decemember 3rd. Frances Cole Fallon now joins big sister Winnie.

The news was shared in a statement to PEOPLE: "Frances Cole Fallon officially entered the world at 8:45 a.m. on December 3, weighing 5 lbs., 11 ounces and is 18.5 inches long. Their new addition joins big sister, Winnie Rose, 1. The couple opted to keep their baby joy to themselves until their new daughter, Frances Cole, made her official debut. Both Fallon babies were born via surrogate."

Due to the baby's arrival, NBC announced on Twitter that it will air reruns of the "Tonight Show" on both Wednesday and Thursday evenings: "Due to unexpected but delightful circumstances, there will not be new episodes tonight or Thursday evening."

Congratulations to the family of four!

About The Tonight Show

In 2014, "The Tonight Show" returned to its New York origins when "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" made its broadcast debut from Studio 6B in Rockefeller Center. Emmy Award- and Grammy Award-winning comedian Jimmy Fallon brings a high-tempo energy to the storied NBC franchise with his welcoming interview style, love of audience participation, spot-on impersonations and innovative sketches.

An American television institution for almost 60 years, "The Tonight Show" continues to be a home to big-name celebrity guests and a stage for top musical and comedic talent. Taking a cue from his unforgettable predecessors, including hosts Johnny Carson and Jay Leno, Fallon carrys on the tradition that audiences know and love - kicking off every show with the iconic "Tonight Show" monologue. Known for his huge online presence, Fallon will brings along with him many of the popular segments, celebrity sketches and musical parodies that fans have grown to love on "Late Night," including #Hashtags, Thank You Notes and Slow Jam the News.

Critically praised Grammy winners The Roots serves as "The Tonight Show" house band.

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