Jimmy Fallon has been accused of creating a toxic work environment by multiple former and current employees of The Tonight Show. Employees reported that there was a “glum atmosphere” and that they feared Jimmy’s “outbursts” and belittling behavior. It was allegedly common knowledge that there would be “good Jimmy days” and “bad Jimmy days,” and that employees who reported their concerns to HR were allegedly met with retaliation. The experiences on the show led to seven former staffers’ mental health to allegedly deteriorate, with some even having suicidal ideation. Multiple former employees further said that they saw Jimmy seemingly inebriated or smelling of alcohol at work. NBC said that they take these allegations seriously and that they are committed to providing a respectful working environment.
