{"id":1909,"date":"2023-09-08T18:18:10","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T18:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/employees-expose-jimmy-fallon-for-hostile-work-enviornment-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2023-09-08T18:18:10","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T18:18:10","slug":"employees-expose-jimmy-fallon-for-hostile-work-enviornment-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/employees-expose-jimmy-fallon-for-hostile-work-enviornment-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Employees expose Jimmy Fallon for hostile work enviornment | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"
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While the popular night-time television host, Jimmy Fallon, is particularly known for his warm demeanour on screen, it seems that The Tonight Show<\/em> host has come under fire by former employees who claim he was responsible for a hostile work environment.<\/p>\n

In an expose by Rolling Stone<\/em>, 16 staff members \u2013 current and past \u2013 came forth to speak about the realities of working for Fallon on set. A detailed article revealed that the concept of \u201cbad Jimmy days\u201d and \u201cgood Jimmy days\u201d was fairly common on set, with the former resulting in a rather unpredictable, irritable and downright disrespectful host that would make days on set rather difficult.<\/p>\n

Details reveal that the ex-SNL<\/em> starrer was known to \u201csnap at crew members, express irritation over the smallest of things, and berate and belittle staffers out of frustration; three former employees say that he berated them in front of other colleagues and crew members.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Many employees even revealed that the hostile environment eventually started affecting their mental health. Workers disclosed that some had nightmares related to work and would even cry themselves to sleep, while one former employee detailed that they experienced their first anxiety attack while working for the show and were put on anti-anxiety medication; another noticed their hair thinning and weakened nail beds. Four others admitted to having to go to therapy, while three even said to experience forms of suicidal ideation as a result of the environment.<\/p>\n

While the culture on Fallon\u2019s late-night show has allegedly been harsh, it is also reported that it has seen multiple showrunners changes almost every year, simply because \u201cnobody told Jimmy, \u2018no.\u2019 Everybody walked on eggshells \u2026 You never knew which Jimmy we would get and when he would throw a hissy fit. Look how many showrunners went so quickly. We know they didn\u2019t last long.\u201d<\/p>\n

One incident with Jerry Seinfeld is particularily\u00a0highlighted where an employee mistakenly muddled Fallon\u2019s cue cards, resulting in a rather harsh scolding, as two employees recalled. In an uncomfortable moment, to say the least, Seinfeld reportedly asked Fallon to apologize to the crew member, after which he did.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was very awkward, and Jerry [Seinfeld] was like, \u2018You should apologize to him,\u2019 almost trying to make it a joke \u2026 It was one of the strangest moments ever, and so many people were there, so it\u2019s kind of hard to forget,\u201d an\u00a0employee revealed.<\/p>\n

However, after the story’s publication, the actor reportedly said, \u201cThis is so stupid. I remember this moment quite well\u2026I teased Jimmy about a flub, and we all had a fun laugh about how rarely Jimmy is thrown off. It was not uncomfortable at all. Jimmy and I still occasionally recall it and laugh. Idiotic twisting of events.\u201d<\/p>\n

While representatives for the host did not wish to comment at the time, Fallon has allegedly apologized to staffers over a Zoom call after the story\u2019s release. \u201cIt\u2019s embarrassing, and I feel so bad,\u201d Fallon said, according to two people who were on the call. \u201cSorry if I embarrassed you and your family and friends\u2026 I feel so bad I can\u2019t even tell you.\u201d<\/p>\n

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