Jimmy Fallon Defends Being 'Too Soft' on Political Guests, 'It's Not My Job'

Jimmy Fallon has recently received criticism for going easy on guests, but he sees his role as a late night host differently than his critics.

"It's not my job. It's not Meet the Press, I'm not Face the Nation," Fallon told Sirius XM in a recent interview. "You can watch those shows and see that. My job, again, is to make everyone look good, no matter who it is - if you're a politician, whatever it is."

Fallon particularly addressed the fact that even with political candidates, he keeps the atmosphere light and social rather than challenging them on their policies. "We have people on there people don't like. I know that, but that's not my job. You make your own opinion. I can just show you the best person they are, try to bring out their more personal side, and play with them."

Check out the full interview below!

About The Tonight Show: In 2014, "The Tonight Show" returned to its New York origins when "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" made its broadcast debut from Studio 6B in Rockefeller Center. Emmy Award- and Grammy Award-winning comedian Jimmy Fallon brings a high-tempo energy to the storied NBC franchise with his welcoming interview style, love of audience participation, spot-on impersonations and innovative sketches.

An American television institution for almost 60 years, "The Tonight Show" continues to be a home to big-name celebrity guests and a stage for top musical and comedic talent. Taking a cue from his unforgettable predecessors, including hosts Johnny Carson and Jay Leno, Fallon carrys on the tradition that audiences know and love - kicking off every show with the iconic "Tonight Show" monologue. Known for his huge online presence, Fallon will brings along with him many of the popular segments, celebrity sketches and musical parodies that fans have grown to love on "Late Night," including #Hashtags, Thank You Notes and Slow Jam the News.

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Source: The Week

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