Problematic Today’s show owners Jimmy Fallon he’s rocked by accusations that he’s a behind-the-scenes bully whose alleged booze-fuelled behavior has left him even more toxic than he’s been deposed Ellen DeGeneres -But RadarOnline.com may reveal the comedian’s $16 million-a-year gig is impossible, despite reports.
According to the publication, 16 current and former Today’s show employees stated that Saturday Night Life The alum’s mood swings led to a staff exodus, forced emotionally battered aides to seek help and even sparked suicidal thoughts among some shell-shocked employees.
Moles spilled the beans that the bad news comes at a terrible time for the TV star, who continues to languish in third place in overnight audience behind top-rated channel FOX. Greg Gutfeld and CBS prop Stephen Colbert.
While a network insider said NBC is happy Fallon is attracting coveted advertising audiences, sources told the National Enquirer that the new scandal – coupled with his “loser” status – has executives desperate to kick him to the curb.
“Jimmy’s contract runs until 2026, but it appears NBC has been considering an exit strategy for some time,” the insider said. The publication’s sources even stated that the channel was looking for candidates to replace the comedian, including his former SNL co-star Tina Feybecause his good guy image may be irreparably tarnished after whistleblowers accused him of being a hangover breeder.
But an online source told RadarOnline.com, “That’s not true.”
But insiders insisted that while Fallon’s job is secure (at least for now), his guilt may be too little, too late, because Today’s showIt is assumed that the team no longer buys his crocodile tears.
RadarOnline.com has reached out to NBC for comment.