Jimmy Fallon apologises after allegations of poisonous work surroundings on the Tonight Show
Late night time TV present host Jimmy Fallon has apologised to colleagues after allegations emerged a couple of tough work surroundings on the Tonight Show.
During a Zoom name with workers, Fallon, 48, reportedly mentioned he didn’t intend to “create that type of atmosphere”, Rolling Stone journal reported.
The apology comes after the journal revealed allegations from 16 of the favored US TV present’s present and former workers on 7 September.
The journal mentioned there’s an “ugly environment behind the scenes” that begins “with Fallon’s erratic behaviour, and has trickled down to its ever-changing leadership teams”.
Some complained that the tough working surroundings was detrimental to their psychological well being, whilse others claimed they have been fired.
The workers members, who all requested anonymity, mentioned they might confer with friends’ dressing rooms as “crying rooms” as it might be the place they let loose their feelings about their alleged mistreatment.
Fallon has spearheaded the present since 2014. Pic: AP
Having not responded to Rolling Stones straight, Fallon – who has spearheaded the programme since 2014 – reportedly instructed workers that he “feels so bad”.
“Sorry if I embarrassed you and your family and friends… I feel so bad I can’t even tell you,” he mentioned, in keeping with two individuals who have been on a video name over Zoom.
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A spokesperson for The Tonight Show broadcaster, NBC, instructed Rolling Stone: “We are incredibly proud of The Tonight Show, and providing a respectful working environment is a top priority.
“As in any office, we’ve got had staff elevate points; these have been investigated and motion has been taken the place applicable. As is at all times the case, we encourage staff who really feel they’ve skilled or noticed behaviour inconsistent with our insurance policies to report their issues in order that we might deal with them accordingly.”
Fallon in London with members of The Rolling Stones. Pic: AP
The day earlier than the Rolling Stones unique was revealed, Fallon was in London the place he interviewed The Rolling Stones‘ Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood in Hackney, east London, as they unveiled their brand-new album.
Allegations of this nature have develop into extra frequent in Hollywood lately.
In 2021, Ellen DeGeneres confronted comparable accusations about her self-titled prime-time chat present.
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which resulted in 2022 after 19 seasons, had been blighted by allegations of a poisonous office surroundings, with three top producers leaving the present in 2020.
Addressing the rumours on the time, DeGeneres apologised to the people affected, including: “I take responsibility for what happens at my show.”
The comic denied the choice to finish the present altogether was as a result of allegations.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon airs on weeknights within the US and entails comedic sketches, movie star visitor interviews and musical performances.
It is one amongst many TV exhibits and movies that has been affected by the Hollywood writers’ strike in a dispute over honest pay.
“I’ve got no show without my writers,” Fallon said back in May when addressing the strike motion on the Met Gala on New York.