Jimmy Fallon Apologizes to Staff , Over Allegations of Difficult ‘Tonight Show’ Environment.
On Sept. 7, 'Rolling Stone' published a story
revealing how 16 current and former employees of
'The Tonight Show' were negatively affected by their jobs.
Some even cited a work culture that
"was detrimental to their mental health," CNN reports. .
NBC issued a statement
after the story was published.
We are incredibly proud
of 'The Tonight Show,' and providing a respectful working environment is a top priority, NBC, via statement.
As in any workplace, we have had employees raise issues; those have been investigated and action has been taken where appropriate. , NBC, via statement.
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, NBC, via statement.
Fallon held a Zoom call with his staff
to apologize, saying he never meant to
"create that type of atmosphere for the show.".
It’s embarrassing and I feel so bad. Sorry if I embarrassed you and your family and friends… I feel so bad I can’t even tell you, Jimmy Fallon, via Zoom call.
I want the show to be fun, [it] should be inclusive to everybody. It should be the best show, Jimmy Fallon, via Zoom call.
Meanwhile, Fallon has teamed up with fellow late-night hosts in recent weeks to create the "Strike Force Five" podcast to generate proceeds for their out-of-work staff members