Key takeaways:
- Allegations of a toxic work culture at “The Tonight Show” have been made by two current and 14 former employees.
- The report claims that Fallon’s behavior was erratic and that he once berated a crew member during a taping of an interview with Jerry Seinfeld.
- In response to the allegations, Fallon apologized to staff in a Zoom meeting Thursday night and expressed his regret for not being a better leader.
Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC’s “The Tonight Show,” has been accused of fostering a toxic work culture by two current and 14 former employees. The allegations, which were published in Rolling Stone magazine on Thursday, describe a tense workplace that has caused many employees to seek therapy and even resulted in three having suicidal thoughts.
The report claims that Fallon’s behavior was erratic and that he once berated a crew member during a taping of an interview with Jerry Seinfeld. Seinfeld has since denied the claim, calling it an “idiotic twisting of events.”
In response to the allegations, Fallon apologized to staff in a Zoom meeting Thursday night, saying: “It’s embarrassing and I feel so bad.” He also reportedly expressed his regret for not being a better leader and creating a healthier work environment.
The allegations against Fallon come at a time when many workplaces are being held to a higher standard when it comes to creating a safe and respectful environment. It remains to be seen how this incident will affect Fallon’s career and the future of “The Tonight Show.”
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