Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers are placing their cash the place their mouths are.

The comedians and NBC late-night hosts will assist pay their crews whereas their exhibits — “The Tonight Present Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “Late Evening with Seth Meyers” — are darkish as a result of present Hollywood writers strike.

NBC is paying staffers on the exhibits by the tip of subsequent week, whereas Fallon and Meyers will then pay workers for the third week, sources advised us.

The exhibits’ employees will even have healthcare prolonged by September, experiences mentioned.

Each hosts beforehand helped pay their staffs once they had been off throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

The hosts are additionally each members of the hanging Writers Guild of America.

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Meyers mentioned on his present this week: “I like writing. I like writing for TV. I like penning this present. I like that we get to come back in with an concept for what we need to do day by day and we get to work on all of it afternoon after which I’ve the pleasure of popping out right here.

He added, “Nobody is entitled to a job in present enterprise. However for these individuals who have a job, they’re entitled to truthful compensation. They’re entitled to make a residing. I feel it’s a really cheap demand that’s being set out by the guild. And I help these calls for.”

Selection reported that NBC staffers had been advised Wednesday morning throughout manufacturing calls that Fallon and Meyers would personally assist foot the tabs to maintain them paid.

Deadline was the primary to report the information.

The WGA’s 11,500 screenwriter members are refusing to work after the Hollywood studios did not agree on a brand new three-year contract. The writers need pay will increase and different advantages.