CNN —Jimmy Fallon has apologized to his colleagues over allegations outlined in a Rolling Stone story published Thursday about a difficult work environment at “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” CNN has learned.
“It’s embarrassing and I feel so bad,” the employees claim Fallon said, according to the Rolling Stone article.
Fallon and the “Tonight Show” did not provide comment for the first story, but a statement from NBC was included in the report.
“We are incredibly proud of The Tonight Show, and providing a respectful working environment is a top priority,” NBC’s statement read.
The proceeds generated by the podcast will go to out-of-work staff from the hosts’ respective shows, they said.
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