“ I had a circumstances of prison term , five months , a circumstances of time to really just sit and think . And I finally just took a present moment and realized how thankful I am for all of this and for this show . "
Jimmy Fallonappeared emotional at the return ofThe Tonight Show.
As you likely know, when the Writers Guild Strikebegan in MayThe Tonight Showimmediately went on hiatus. As adealwas reached with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers last week,The Tonight Show— along with other late-night and talk shows — came speeding back.
However, the strike was not the full extent of Fallon’s troubles amid this hiatus. Last month, a Rolling Stonereportaccused him of creating a toxic work environment and hangover-fueled erratic behavior towards staff.
While Fallon did not comment on the allegations directly, hereportedlyaddressed staff in a Zoom call following the news. “It’s embarrassing and I feel so bad,” he apparently said. “Sorry if I embarrassed you and your family and friends… I feel so bad I can’t even tell you.”
While Fallon has yet to address the allegations head-on, he did appear pensive in his first show after five months.
Jimmy think over on the return of The Tonight Show after a five - month - prospicient hiatus.#FallonTonightpic.twitter.com / wb1Oht0vI8
“I had a lot of time, five months, a lot of time to really just sit and think. And I finally just took a moment and realized how grateful I am for all of this and for this show," he began.
“I really love this job, I love doing it, I love telling jokes, I love interviewing people, I love making you laugh. I’m very lucky to have this show, and I want to thank you all for supporting and choosing to have me in your bedrooms at nighttime," he added with a chuckle.
“This is what I love to do, and I want to do it for a long time. I’m so happy to be back. Thank you to our crew, our staff — our writers are now back in the building and we’re going to make some fun shows," Fallon concluded.
You can read more about the allegationshere.
