Jay Leno joked about his "brand-new face" during his appearance on The Kelly Clarkson show. He suffered third-degree burns after his face caught fire during a car accident. Leno received a standing ovation from the audience for his recovery. He spoke about the incident and how his friend helped him during the critical moments. Leno was treated at the Grossman Burn Center and had temporary skin grafts using human cadaver skin. He has a high pain threshold and plans to undergo future surgeries for his injuries. Despite the accident, Leno returned to performing on stage shortly after his release from the medical facility.