US talk show host Jimmy Fallon has reportedly apologised to staff on his top-rating Tonight Show after staff complained publicly about his professional conduct.
“It’s embarrassing and I feel so bad,” he was reported to have said via a Zoom call with employees. “Sorry if I embarrassed you and your family and friends. I feel so bad I can’t even tell you.”
He went on to say that he wanted the show to be “fun ... it should be inclusive for everybody – it should be funny,” adding that it “should be the best show [and] the best people.”that the work environment had affected their mental health. Some employees depicted Fallon as being short-tempered and prone to lashing out when under pressure, while others said they felt intimidated and that tension in the studio often fluctuated depending on whether it was a “good Jimmy day” or a “bad Jimmy day”.
Fallon took over NBC’s late-night slot from Jay Leno in 2014 and there has been a high turnover in staff since the change,One employee said that working on the popular late-night show had turned from a dream to a nightmare for many staffers. Fallon interviewed the Rolling Stones in London on Wednesday for their album launch. Pictured from left: Mick Jagger, Ronnie Wood, Jimmy Fallon and Keith Richards., and providing a respectful working environment is a top priority,” it said. “As in any workplace, we have had employees raise issues, those have been investigated and action has been taken where appropriate.”Find out the next TV, streaming series and movies to add to your must-sees.
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