Blake Shelton Takes ‘Cheap Shot’ at Jimmy Fallon During Interview
Blake Shelton was a guest on The Tonight Show on Tuesday (May 13) to promote his new album, during which he made a dig at Jimmy Fallon, which has fans debating whether it was intended as playful or hurtful.
The awkward moment came as the country singer was discussing how Post Malone inspired his brand new album, For Recreational Use Only. “I had the song with [Malone] last summer called ‘Pour Me a Beer,” Shelton said. “And that was fun, and it’s been four years since I put out a record.”
“So, I had the song with him,” the former Voice coach continued before turning to Fallon. “You’ve been around him. I mean, you can’t be around that guy without having a good time, and he’s so excited about everything.”
Shelton added, “You guys are a lot alike now that I think about it.”
“We are?” Fallon asked.
That’s when Shelton made his dig, quipping, “Except, he’s genuine about his excitement.”
The late-night host laughed the comment off before jokingly turning to the camera and shaking his fist.
Shelton laughed before continuing, “Anyway, I was like, man, what am I doing? I need to make a record. Like, he had me fired up again.”
Fallon, showing the comment hadn’t bothered him, responded, “I want [Malone] to hang out with us. Everyone loves him.”
Shelton’s remark had fans debating on social media, with some defending Fallon.
“I know Fallon overdoes it, but it’s a talk show, it’s entertainment, it’s not genuine, we all know it’s pre-prepared and pre-approved, glorified marketing. If you’re looking for depth and sincerity in a talk show, Tonight with Fallon is the wrong place, man,” wrote one Reddit user.
Another added, “I actually kinda feel bad for Fallon. He’s obnoxious but I think he knows it by now, and can’t turn it off.”
“Falllon’s “fake laugh” is annoying and unconvincing, but so are the 2 worst “fake laughers” in late night history: Jon Stewart and David Letterman. Two more beloved internet darlings. I love Jon, but he has one of the least convincing fake laughs on TV,” said another.
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“Damn that was actually a cheap shot,” another added.
One commenter wrote, “Honestly, Jimmy seems like a nice-enough, pretty inoffensive, not really funny dude. So s****ing on him for not being funny seems like fair game. S****ing on him for being fake on a show you go on to promote your dumb thing and draw up some attention seems pretty fake too.”
Another said, “Honestly. We all think it and talk about it online but that was RUDE AS F*** in my opinion.”
However, others agreed with Shelton, with one fan writing, “The thing about Jimmy is his fake laugh and excitement is all he has. It’s a difficult job, no doubt, but there are plenty of compelling hosts who absolutely make this format work without feeling consistently phoney.”
“He’s too enthusiastic, all the time and it smacks of insincerity,” said another.
“It’s not that people think talkshow hosts are constantly hyped, it’s that Jimmy takes it into a truly fake angle. Look at someone like Letterman, Conan, or Ferguson. They were hyped but also knew how to play along and lean into a bit,” added one user.
Another wrote, “Surprised to see people defending Fallon in here. Obviously fake enthusiasm is part of the gig, and hard hitting interview tactics aren’t, but being affable is basically Fallons entire shtick… When your one defining trait as a host and interviewer comes off wholly disingenuous, it makes people turn off.”
What do you think? Do you agree with Shelton’s comment? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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OMG people read to much into it they are friends that's what friends do is rag on each other shit stop making it out to be more then it is that's what's wrong with this world people like drama fr
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Whether the host is fake or not, not a good move to insult the host when being a guest on his show. Just like you don't insult the cook if invited to a free dinner.
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I miss Johnny Carson and Jay Leno. No one can even compare to them!
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I love Jimmy Fallon and I don’t see anything fake about him at all I would rather watch him instead of the other talk show hosts for sure !! He is genuine and he knows what he’s talking about !! I think it was really wrong of Blake to say that he owes Jimmy an apology!!
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Love Shelton and Fallon. They are good together. Leave them alone. Quit nitpicking and watch and enjoy. Or watch something else. ❤️
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It was a joke. A JOKE. Seriously Blake and Jimmy poke fun at each other every time they’re together. I can’t believe some are trying to make this into something. They really do like each other.
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They are friends and have been for years! Quit making trying to make something out of nothing!
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Ever watch Fallon during the pandemic? As genuine as can be. Had his daughters and wife on often. He won an Emmy for it even. Great person and I think his laughs are genuine because he is genuine. Some people do laugh often.
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Omg so over sensitive! They were ragging on each other! It’s what they do and have always done. If you ever watched any of their previous interviews you’d know, their whole schtick is that Blake gives out that the interview and games are stupid ! Jimmy knows this and they are friends
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Fallon is not an authentic person, I never watch his show and I really miss Jay Leno.
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It's all discussed beforehand what they will talk about. Even if it was intentional it would have been cut before airtime since the show is taped in the afternoon & edited before it airs.
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Jimmy Fallon is a wonderful host couldn't stand Jimmy Kimble always a negative person can't stand his monologs always change stations I enjoy Jimmy Fallon he makes me laugh good bye Mr kimble
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They have nothing better to do!
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Was very surprised at B.S. remarks to J.F
It was and hurtful and I always thought Blake Sheldon was a nice guy? After all he was there was there to promote his album.He could and should have been gracious. And keep his thought to himself.
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Do you think he did that to Jimmy because Jimmy protest is the Trump administration treatment of America and Blake Shelton is fine with what Trump is doing to American people to our economy
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So relieved to learn that I’m not the only one turned off by JF’s over the top behavior and fakeness. It makes me very uncomfortable
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I’ve met Blake a few times, and it’s his joking manner to throw shade at people he knows. Calm down
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Fallon is terribly fake. He" loves" everyone and everything. Makes me want to puke. Can't watch his show. The Roots are more entertaining than Fallon
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Enough of Blake Shelton already. Can't stand him. Can't stand Gwen either.
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Then why did you read the article and comment?
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can,t stand asshole shelton or his shitty music.
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