– Jimmy Fallon has apologized to his Tonight Show staff
– Accusations of a toxic work environment have been reported
– Fallon acknowledges shortcomings and promises to improve the atmosphere on set
Late night talk show host Jimmy Fallon has issued an apology to the staff of Tonight Show after allegations came to light recently about a toxic work environment on the set. The accusations were reported to have caused distress among the cast and crew.
In a statement, Fallon expressed remorse for his shortcomings and his role in the negative environment. He said, “I’m sorry. That’s not who I am. That’s not who we are at this show.” He further acknowledged the distress such a contentious situation caused, and stated that he would be working with his team to learn from the situation and strive for a more positive atmosphere on the set.
Jimmy Fallon’s apology comes in the midst of several other high-profile television hosts and producers facing similar allegations and consequent backlash.