How did Jimmy Fallon respond to ‘toxic’ work environment controversy after return to The Tonight Show
Jimmy Fallon, the beloved host of The Tonight Show, made his return to the show but avoided addressing recent allegations of a «toxic» work environment that have garnered media attention. Instead, he expressed his excitement about being back on the show, leaving questions about the controversy unanswered.
Jimmy Fallon's Joyful Return
Upon his return to The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon shared his happiness with Page Six, stating, «I’m so happy to be back I can’t even tell you, I missed the show so much.» He playfully mentioned the writer's strike and humorously noted, «I miss interviewing everyone so much; I was just interviewing my wife for the last five months, and she got bored of me, so she’s so happy I’m out of the house. The show is back, we’re back to telling monologue jokes, back to making people feel happy. I’m so thankful and happy to be back.»
Evasion of Controversial Questions
Despite the eagerness of some to hear Fallon's response to recent allegations of a «toxic» work environment on his show, he artfully sidestepped the questions. When pressed by reporters about the controversy, he simply reiterated, «Yeah, I’m happy to be back,» before moving on. This artful dodge left many curious about the extent to which he would address the allegations.
Allegations of a «Toxic» Work Environment
The controversy surrounding The Tonight Show's work environment arose from a recent Rolling Stone exposé. In the exposé, two current staff members and 14 former employees claimed that Jimmy Fallon had created a «glum atmosphere» on the late-night show. They alleged instances of belittlement and bullying. However, in contrast to these claims, some of the show's producers have come forward to defend the Saturday Night Live
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