Jimmy Fallon apologizes to staffers after Rolling Stone ‘Tonight Show’ tell-all: ‘I feel so bad’

nypost.com:

Rolling Stone published a story in which 16 current and former employees accused the late night talk show host, 48, of being “erratic,” drunk at work and creating a “toxic work environment.” Fallon reportedly told staffers that he did not intend to “create that type of atmosphere for the show,” two employees claimed to the rock bible in a follow-up report. “It’s embarrassing and I feel so bad,” Fallon allegedly said. “Sorry if I embarrassed you and your family and friends … I feel so bad I can’t even tell you.”Reps for NBC and Fallon did not respond to requests for comment.

However, an insider with knowledge of the situation suggested the report is the result of a staff leak.A source close to the show told The Post earlier Thursday that the work environment has significantly shifted over time since new showrunner Chris Miller joined last May.“He’s brought a renewed enthusiasm and positive energy to the show.

Chris prides himself on being available to the staff and a transparent leader. He’s exactly what the show needed.”Fallon also apparently acknowledged the amount of turnover “The Tonight Show” has had in regard to its showrunners, but emphasized that Miller is “a great leader” and is there to stay.“I want the show to be fun, [it] should be inclusive to everybody,” Fallon said, according to the employees. “It should be the best show.” In the follow-up story, Rolling Stone claimed that Miller sent out an email to employees to discuss the matter.“I wanted to make you all aware of an online story that just hit on rollingstone.com that includes past allegations of inappropriate behavior at the show,” Miller allegedly wrote in the email. “While I know the reporter reached out to many of you before the piece ran, I don’t.