Jimmy Fallon is being outed in an explosive new story.
The 48-year-old presenter Tonight’s show starring Jimmy Fallon is the subject of a new report from Rolling Stonein which 16 current and former employees claim his erratic behavior ruined their “dream” of working at tonight’s show.
According to two current employees and 14 former employees, tonight’s show it has allegedly been a “toxic workplace for years, far outside the bounds of what is considered normal in the high-pressure world of late-night television.”
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Employees decry Jimmy’s “erratic behavior” and “ever-changing leadership teams,” including nine showrunners in nine years, who “apparently don’t know how to say no to Jimmy.”
Former employees say there is a “pretty bleak atmosphere,” with some alleging they were “belittled and intimidated by their bosses, including Fallon himself.”
Workers also spoke out about Jimmy’s “outbursts,” and although many of them reportedly spoke to HR about the problems, the problems continued.
Former employees who spoke with Rolling Stone He requested anonymity for fear of reprisals.
“Writing at night is a dream job for a lot of people, and they’re getting to this and it’s turning into a nightmare very quickly. “It’s sad that it’s like this, especially knowing that it doesn’t have to be like that,” said one staff member.
Rolling Stone contacted more than 50 Tonight’s show employees, past and present.
“While many of them praised Fallon’s immense talent and comedic chops, none agreed to speak on the record or had positive things to say about working on tonight’s show“, they pointed out, and none of the showrunners since 2014 spoke with the program’s environment or gave statements of support.
“No one told Jimmy, ‘No.’ Everyone was walking on eggshells, especially the showrunners. You never knew which Jimmy we were going to find and when he was going to have a fit. Look how many showrunners left so quickly. We know they didn’t last long,” a former employee also said.
Three people said they experienced suicidal ideation while working there.
“Mentally I was at the lowest place in my life. I didn’t want to live anymore. I thought about taking my life all the time. Deep down I knew I would never do it, but in my head I’m thinking, ‘Why do I think about this all the time?’” one said.
“We are incredibly proud of tonight’s show, and providing a respectful work environment is a top priority. As in any workplace, we have had employees who have raised issues; These have been investigated and action taken where appropriate. “As is always the case, we encourage employees who feel they have experienced or observed behavior inconsistent with our policies to report their concerns so we can address them accordingly,” NBC said in a statement in response to the story.
One source tells us that the R.S. The story represents the perspectives of less than one percent of the nearly 300 current employees.
“And although there have been some accusations of toxicity specifically, that has not been a recurring feeling in others Tonight’s show showrunners. And it wouldn’t be fair to categorize it that way. More importantly, if you look at today, the show has had a much-loved and respected showrunner at the helm for the last year and a half. “He helped the program find its post-pandemic in-person rhythm and is now approaching the strike as thoughtfully as possible given the circumstances.”
The source added that the Tonight’s show has “had a more frequent turnover of showrunners than other late-night shows, but that is not representative of any toxic environment on the show. Additionally, that showrunner count is somewhat misleading as it does not demonstrate leadership teams comprised of co-showrunners…showrunners have left the role for a variety of reasons and these changes have been made to meet the ever-changing needs. evolution of the program. – and while it may be unsettling to some staff, each of these decisions has been made with the best interest of the staff in mind. Tonight’s show and its staff as a whole. Look at the billing between shows and other productions we are online.”
“Working on a late-night show or any type of production that airs a show every day can be extremely demanding. While everyone on the show works toward the common goal of creating a fun, comedic, and energetic show, this process is not without its long days and stressful moments. Not unlike a newsroom, feedback and fast pacing come with the territory,” they added.
Jimmy’s representatives had no comment on the filing of the story. Rolling Stone.
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Days earlier, late-night TV hosts, including Jimmy, came together to show their support for the staff.
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