Jimmy Fallon Reacts To 2024’s Sexiest Man Alive — And Has ‘Fingers Crossed’ Next Year Is His Year (Exclusive)

Jimmy Fallon is keeping an eye on the prize.

After a valiant effort in the campaign to be PEOPLE’s Sexiest TV Hosts as part of this year’s readers’ poll,Show tonight host, 50, shares his thoughts on this year’s choice for Sexiest Man Alive, John Krasinski.

“I think he’s the perfect choice… he’s got the whole package,” Fallon tells PEOPLE in an interview about his latest album Holiday Condiments and accompanying NBC special Dec. 4. “He’s good looking, but he’s also tough. He’s funny. He can act and he’s a good person. So if that’s the definition of sexy, that works for me.”

And while Fallon approves of this year’s selection, he still hopes the title will one day be his.

“PEOPLE magazine is very smart,” he says. “That’s what keeps me subscribing to the magazine—because I never know what year I’ll get it.”

But it can’t come too soon, he says: “fingers crossed for next year.”

While making his case for Sexiest TV Host in September, Fallon used the opportunity to ask fellow nominees Seth Meyers, Mario Lopez and Mark Consuelos to drop out.

“I’m up against Seth Meyers, Mario Lopez and Mark Consuelos. Yuck!” Fallon said in an episode of The Tonight Show.

Of Consuelos, who would ultimately be named the winner, Fallon said, “I want to ask you right now, please remove your name. from the ballot for People’s Sexiest (TV host).” (Fallon later released a joke attack ad on Live with Kelly and Mark host.)

The comedian continued to have fun with an assortment of PEOPLE “swag” including a hat celebrating the magazine’s 50th anniversary.

“Look at this. ‘Established 1974’. You know what else is established in 1974 Me!” Said Fallon, who turned 50 on September 19, 2024.

After accepting his victory, Consuelos admitted that even he voted for Fallon.

“I want to thank all the other nominees, especially Jimmy Fallon … I’m sure it was very close,” he said. “I voted for him several times, but America has spoken.”