Jimmy Fallon’s staffers accuse him of creating toxic workplace; Know what happened
Fallon remains off the air due to the ongoing strikes within Hollywood, unsettling allegations about the workplace culture behind «The Tonight Show» have come to light. A recent Rolling Stone investigation, published on Thursday, features accounts from two current and 14 former employees of the NBC program. These individuals have anonymously disclosed their experiences, citing concerns of declining mental health, intimidation from higher-ups, and poor treatment stemming from Jimmy Fallon's purported erratic behavior.
Anonymous Testimonies Paint a Troubling Picture
The employees who stepped forward held diverse roles within the show, spanning from production crew members to office staff and writers. Their decision to maintain anonymity reflects their fear of potential retaliation. The investigation reached out to more than 80 current and former «Tonight Show» staff members, and none of them were willing to speak on the record or offered positive testimonials regarding their time working on the show. Despite this, many acknowledged Jimmy Fallon's exceptional talent and comedic abilities.
Silent Showrunners and High Turnover Rates
Interestingly, none of the program's nine showrunners since 2014 were willing to provide statements or comments about the show's namesake on the record, highlighting the enigmatic silence that surrounds the allegations.
Over the nine years «The Tonight Show» has been on the air, it has witnessed frequent changes in leadership, with six different leadership teams and nine showrunners, according to Rolling Stone. This continuous turnover has reportedly eroded some staffers' trust in the show's leadership, with accusations of mistreatment, including bullying and racist microaggressions, being
