Late night host Jimmy Fallon has apologized for his impersonation of Chris Rock in a 'Saturday Night Live' sketch from 20 years ago in which he appeared in blackface.
Jimmy Fallon is addressing his impersonation of Chris Rock in a "Saturday Night Live" sketch from 20 years ago in which he appeared in blackface.
Fallon issued an apology on Tuesday after video and criticism of the sketch, which originally aired on "SNL" in 2000, resurfaced on social media. "While on SNL, I made a terrible decision to do an impersonation of Chris Rock while in blackface. There is no excuse for this," "The Tonight Show" host wrote in a tweet. "I am very sorry for making this unquestionably offensive decision and thank all of you for holding me accountable."
Fallon was a cast member on "Saturday Night Live" from 1998 to 2004. Rock starred on "SNL" from 1990 to 1993. In the sketch, which is not posted on NBC or the show's websites, Fallon appeared as Rock on a talk show hosted by Regis Philbin .who have apologized for offensive comedy in their past following online criticism.Jimmy Fallon has apologized for an 'SNL' sketch from 2000 in which he appeared in blackface.
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