Jimmy Fallon Apologizes to Staff After Toxic Workplace Allegations

Jimmy Fallon has reportedly apologized to Tonight Show employees members within the wake of workers’ allegations that the discuss present host fosters a “horrible” work surroundings.

“It’s embarrassing and I feel so bad,” Fallon, 48, instructed personnel by way of Zoom on Thursday, September 7, in accordance to Rolling Stone. “Sorry if I embarrassed you and your family and friends … I feel so bad I can’t even tell you.” The name came about simply hours after the outlet printed a bombshell report about Fallon’s alleged on-set conduct.

Fallon referred to showrunner Chris Miller — who was additionally on the decision — as a “great leader” who will stay in his place.

“I want the show to be fun, [it] should be inclusive to everybody,” the comic allegedly instructed workers. “It should be the best show.”

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Fallon’s Zoom with employees got here simply hours after Rolling Stone printed their investigation into 16 workers’ claims in regards to the surroundings on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Of the 16 employees Rolling Stone interviewed, 14 had been former workers and two are present staffers.

According to former workers, staffers would continuously joke about “wanting to kill themselves” due to the allegedly poisonous surroundings. Dressing rooms had been referred to as “crying rooms” by employees needing a reprieve to let loose their feelings.

Moreover, a number of individuals claimed that Fallon’s allegedly erratic conduct induced a lot competition within the office.

“Nobody told Jimmy, ‘No.’ … You never knew which Jimmy we were going to get and when he was going to throw a hissy fit,” one former worker stated. “Look how many showrunners went so quickly. We know they didn’t last long.” Another alleged: “It was like, if Jimmy is in a bad mood, everyone’s day is f—ked.” A 3rd former worker voiced their disappointment at Fallon’s alleged conduct. “Sometimes we would get nice Jimmy, but that sometimes was not a lot. It was just really, really sad to me that this really talented man created such a horrible environment for the people there,” the staffer famous.

NBC launched a press release in response to the allegations on Thursday, although Fallon’s title was not particularly talked about.

“We are incredibly proud of The Tonight Show, and providing a respectful working environment is a top priority,” a spokesperson for the community instructed Rolling Stone. “As in any workplace, we have had employees raise issues; those have been investigated and action has been taken where appropriate. As is always the case, we encourage employees who feel they have experienced or observed behavior inconsistent with our policies to report their concerns so that we may address them accordingly.”

Us Weekly has reached out to Fallon’s rep for remark.