Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Jimmy Fallon Dresses as Delightful Derek
Jimmy Fallon, a famous talk show host, dressed up like a character named Delightful Derek from the TV show Stranger Things.
He did this during a fun segment on his show, The Tonight Show.
Jamie Campbell Bower, who plays a character called Vecna in Stranger Things, was surprised to see Fallon dressed like this.
Fallon even said he wears the outfit every day and acted out a scene from the show.
Meanwhile, Jake Connelly, who plays Derek Turnbow in Stranger Things, shared some behind-the-scenes photos of his character being trapped by Vecna.
Fans are excited about these photos and are also speculating about a secret ninth episode of the show, which Netflix has not confirmed.
The final season of Stranger Things just ended, and there's going to be a special documentary about it coming soon on Netflix.
Jimmy Fallon dressed as Delightful Derek from Stranger Things during a Tonight Show skit.
Jamie Campbell Bower, who plays Vecna, was surprised and baffled by Fallon's costume.
Fallon imitated a key scene from the series and ran away during the skit.
Jake Connelly shared behind-the-scenes photos of his character Derek Turnbow being trapped by Vecna.
Fans are speculating about a secret ninth episode of Stranger Things, which Netflix has not confirmed.
- Who
- Jimmy Fallon, Jamie Campbell Bower, Jake Connelly, Stranger Things fans
- What
- Jimmy Fallon dressed as Delightful Derek from Stranger Things; Jake Connelly shared BTS photos; fans speculate about a secret episode 9
- When
- Recent skit for The Tonight Show; BTS photos shared on 8 January 2026; Stranger Things finale aired on 1 January 2026
- Where
- Inside the studio for The Tonight Show; Instagram for BTS photos
- Why
- To entertain and surprise Jamie Campbell Bower; to share behind-the-scenes moments; fans are speculating about a secret episode
Fans
Netflix
Secret Episode 9
Fans
Fans believe there is a secret ninth episode and are eagerly awaiting its release.
Netflix
Netflix has not confirmed the existence of a ninth episode.
- Jimmy Fallon
- American talk show host
- Delightful Derek
- Character from Stranger Things
- Jamie Campbell Bower
- Actor playing Vecna in Stranger Things
- Stranger Things Season 5
- Finale aired on 1 January
- Documentary Release
- 12 January on Netflix
- Jake Connelly
- Actor playing Derek Turnbow in Stranger Things
- Vecna
- Villain character in Stranger Things
- Upside Down
- Alternate dimension in Stranger Things
Sources
Watch: Jimmy Fallon dresses up like Delightful Derek from ‘Stranger Things’, leaves Jamie Campbell Bower baffled
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