Tonight Show Host Jimmy Fallon Apologizes for Workplace Toxicity Allegations

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By Brandon DrenonBBC News, Washington

Jimmy Fallon has apologized to NBC's Tonight Show staff following allegations that he created a toxic work environment.

"I feel so bad I can't even tell you," he told staff during a Zoom call, according to Rolling Stone magazine.

"I feel so bad I can't even tell you," he told staff during a a Zoom call, according to Rolling Stone magazine.

"I feel so bad I can't even tell you," he said to staff during a Zoom call, according to Rolling Stone magazine.

"I feel so bad I can't even tell you". p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">This follows an investigation by the magazine which uncovered damaging allegations by 16 current and former staff members of the US TV series.

They told Rolling Stone that for years they felt belittled and intimidated.

They described the behavior of Fallon as "irregular" - depending on whether or not he had a "good day Jimmy" or a "bad day Jimmy".

They said they were prone to “outbursts” of anger.

According to the original Rolling Stone story that revealed the allegations, the guest boxes were called "weeping rooms".