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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon — Co-Host Doja Cat Joins Jimmy's Monologue | Doja Cat, Druski | October 2, 2025

Episode Overview

This high-energy episode of The Tonight Show delivers everything fans love: a topical monologue, improv and sketch comedy, celebrity banter, social media games, and revealing interviews. The unique twist for this episode is that superstar Doja Cat joins Jimmy as co-host throughout the night, participating in bits, riffs, and an in-depth talk about her new album, gaming obsession, and touring plans. Comedian Drewski drops in for laughter and conversation, rounding out a show that mixes late-night staple antics with real creative insight and some viral-ready moments.

Key Discussion Points & Segments

Jimmy’s Monologue with Doja Cat (01:10–03:48)

• Hot Topics: Government Shutdown & Pop Culture
  • Jimmy riffs on the recent government shutdown, Congress’s gridlock, and jokes about monuments closing.
  • Standout punchline: "You know, things are desperate when the Statue of Liberty joins OnlyFans." – Jimmy (01:30)
• Pop Culture Satire:
  • Parodies the unveiling of a Tina Turner statue, using playful banter about wax figures and celebrity statues.

The Real Housewives Sketch with Doja Cat & Tariq Trotter (03:48–05:31)

• Re-enactment of RHOM Finale:
  • Jimmy and Doja Cat assume the roles of Julia and Adriana from Real Housewives of Miami, exaggerating reality show drama and repartee.
  • Notable quotes:
    • Jimmy (as Julia): “You introduced me to that group, and I feel like you are punishing me now for getting close to that man.” (04:36)
    • Doja Cat (as Adriana): “Don’t gaslight me. …The mask is off. I see you for who you are now. I’m going to treat you like you treat me. I’m gonna be your frenemy too.” (05:23)
  • The Roots' Tariq Trotter and Drewski briefly chime in.

#MyRoommateIsWeird Hashtag Game (06:45–11:02)

• Social Media Segment:
  • Jimmy and Doja Cat take turns reading weird roommate stories submitted by fans on Twitter.
  • Stand-out stories include:
    • “My roommate microwaves ice cubes to make them softer. I think that’s just called water.” — BrendanBurkenRT, read by Doja Cat (07:27)
    • “We ran out of toilet paper... there was a pile of coffee filters sitting on the toilet.” — Jimmy (08:00)
    • Doja riffs “Doja vu” on a story about a roommate trying to invoke déjà vu. (08:43)
    • “My old roommate would hum game show theme songs and laugh when she used the toilet so I wouldn’t hear her.” — 0827, read by Doja Cat (09:52)
  • The segment keeps the mood playful and showcases Doja’s improvisational humor alongside Jimmy’s banter.

Conversation about Jimmy’s New Show "On Brand" (11:02–12:01)

• Jimmy briefly plugs his new NBC show "On Brand," describing it as a marketing-themed series akin to crafting an elevator pitch.

Doja Cat’s Album "V": Mini Pitch Session (11:35–13:14)

• Elevator Pitch Game:
  • Panel (Jimmy, Doja, Higgins, Quest) each takes a turn giving a tongue-in-cheek elevator pitch for Doja Cat’s album "V."
  • Notable moments:
    • Jimmy: “Doja Cat’s fifth studio album right here. V. 80s-inspired return to pop music. ...Fifteen bangers, no filler.” (11:35)
    • Quest playfully laments not being asked to drum on any of the tracks: “I just find it interesting that I didn’t get asked to play drums on any of the songs.” (12:26)
    • Drewski (in mock-serious tone): “We live in a world where pop music can often sound stale and derivative, but V is something refreshing, different, and new.” (13:14)

Doja Cat Interview: Album, Gaming & Touring (14:11–21:07)

• On Co-Hosting and Gaming:
  • Doja discusses her comfort on the show and gaming history, specifically her love of Fortnite and how she became more competitive (“a little sweaty”) over the last two years.
    • Doja: “I was a stealth nurse... I would hide in a bush, and I would just collect as many shields and heals as I could.” (14:55)
  • They laugh about trading Fortnite skins and Doja’s reaction to getting her own in-game skin.
    • Jimmy: “I’d love to get my own skin, man!” (15:55)
• The New Album "V":
  • Doja explains the album title as both a Roman numeral for five and the French word for “life,” tying to themes of romance and nostalgia.
    • Doja: “It was like life, because I feel like romance has been a part of my life in such a big way.” (17:30)
  • Collaborators: Jack Antonoff, among others.
  • Artistic direction:
    • Strong 80s inspiration—drew on nostalgia, “liminal space,” and “dreamcore” concepts.
    • Cites Janet Jackson, Michael & Prince, Gary Newman, Nina Hagen as influences.
    • “We all kind of think of nostalgia in a similar way... there’s this thing called Liminal Space and Dreamcore, and it kind of attaches itself to that concept.” — Doja Cat (18:30)
  • Tour Preview: Doja hints at more live singing, complex choreography, and unique stage props (like “mic chords”).
    • Doja: “A lot of like vocalizing in a way that you haven’t maybe heard before… I’m working with like a mic chord. That’s like part of my prop.” (20:33)

Drewski Interview: Comedy, Touring, and Viral Moments (21:34–29:07)

• Comedian’s Highlights:
  • Jimmy lists Drewski’s achievements (Forbes creators list, Rolling Stone, 1B+ YouTube views).
    • Drewski: “That feels right, you know, like I’ve been grinding for a long time.” (22:41)
  • Drewski recounts starting out on a small tour with Jack Harlow, “taking showers at bus stops.”
• Viral Clip Play:
  • Plays and laughs about Drewski’s gaffe presenting at the ESPY Awards after having drinks and accidentally leaving his cue card in his seat.
    • Drewski: “So I am a little bit of a dumbass. I did not bring the... I left it in my seat.” (24:02)
  • Offers an unfiltered and humorous explanation for the viral moment.
• Music Collaboration & Justin Bieber:
  • Doja asks about Drewski’s appearance on Bieber’s album; Drewski shares a story about getting called back to the studio last-minute.
    • Drewski: “He needed somebody to help him go through that stuff, so I offered him Black and Mild.” (24:59)
• On Collaborating with Kevin Hart and Kai Cenat:
  • Discusses chemistry and latest collaborative projects, including MafiaThon 3 livestream.
    • Drewski: “Kai’s just been up doing this for 30 days. So, like, there’s a point in the stream where we’re all just like laid out like this.” (27:21)
• The "Coulda Fest" Tour:
  • Describes his hybrid comedy/music tour that fuses his mockumentary humor and musical impersonations (e.g., walking out as Morgan Wallen, Usher).
    • Drewski: “It’s a hybrid tour, so it’s like comedy and music... you might see me walk out like Morgan Wallen at the beginning.” (27:56)
  • Banter about Drewski’s stage style and “abs,” with Doja calling it “very sexy.” (28:35-28:52)
• End-of-Segment Jokes:
  • Jimmy jokes about Kevin Hart hiding under the audience seats: “You get a Kevin Hart! Everyone tonight is going home with a Kevin Hart!” (26:36)

Notable Quotes

• Jimmy Fallon on the shutdown:
  “You know, things are desperate when the Statue of Liberty joins OnlyFans.” (01:30)

• Doja Cat (on “Doja vu” roommate):
  “I like what you put on the card though. … I call that doja vu.” (08:43)

• Drewski on grinding for success:
  “That feels right, you know, like I’ve been grinding for a long time now, man. And it’s like everything has just been a blessing. Seriously.” (22:41)

• Doja Cat on the album’s concept:
  “I wanted it to be, like a French word for life. …I like that. It was like life, because I feel like romance has been a part of my life in such a big way. And I’m very romantic.” (17:30)

• Drewski on his tour:
  “It’s a hybrid tour, so it’s like comedy and music and we’re kind of like... If you’ve watched any of my skits... that’s kind of what I wanted to bring on the tour.” (27:56)

Memorable Moments & Timestamps

• Monologue Jokes & Statue Bit: (01:10–03:11)
• Real Housewives Sketch: (03:48–05:31)
• Hashtag Game "My Roommate Is Weird": (06:45–11:02)
• Doja Cat’s Funny "Stealth Nurse" Fortnite Strategy: (14:50)
• Doja’s Take on 80s Nostalgia & “Liminal Space”: (18:30)
• Drewski’s ESPYs Mishap Story: (24:02–24:45)
• Rapid-Fire Banter About Tour, Abs, and Kevin Hart: (26:26–29:07)

Overall Tone

Light, high-energy, and improvisational—filmed in classic Tonight Show style, but with a heavy dose of Doja Cat’s quirky wit and Drewski’s off-the-cuff comic charisma. The camaraderie is real and the pop-culture jokes are rapid-fire, making the episode both funny and revealing for fans looking for more than surface-level celebrity interviews.

For Listeners Who Missed It

Expect a highly entertaining blend of news satire, unpredictable sketches, hilarious internet stories, and thoughtful artist insights. Doja Cat gets real about her creative inspirations and love of gaming, Drewski brings wild stories and deadpan charm, and Jimmy ties it all together with the irreverence and warmth that define his late-night success.