Jimmy Fallon apologizes amid toxic ‘Tonight Show’ allegations: reports

Jimmy Fallon reportedly told his staff that he feels 'so bad' about the allegations that surfaced this week in Rolling Stone.

Amid accusations of creating a “toxic” workplace, Jimmy Fallon has reportedly apologized to his staff at The Tonight Show.

According to numerous sources, Fallon apologized to employees at the late-night show over Zoom following a Rolling Stone report that accused him of fostering an unhealthy work environment that some staffers say was detrimental to their mental health.

Speaking to two current and 14 former employees at The Tonight Show, the publication said Fallon’s behaviour created an “ugly environment behind the scenes.” Apparently, his “erratic” nature — which sources said included “outbursts” and belittling of colleagues — caused staff members to cry and one said they even considered taking their own life.

“It was like, if Jimmy is in a bad mood, everyone’s day is f—ed,” one former employee said. “People wouldn’t joke around in the office, and they wouldn’t stand around and talk to each other. It was very much like, focus on whatever it is that you have to do because Jimmy’s in a bad mood, and if he sees that, he might fly off.”

Rolling Stone published a followup piece shortly after Thursday’s initial exposé, with reports that Fallon, along with showrunner Chris Miller, addressed the matter with staff over Zoom.

“It’s embarrassing and I feel so bad,” two employees who were in the meeting claim Fallon said, according to the Rolling Stone article.

“Sorry if I embarrassed you and your family and friends.… I feel so bad I can’t even tell you,” the article quotes Fallon as saying.