Former Tonight Show host Jay Leno has apologized for a series of offensive jokes told about Asians over the course of his decades-long career in comedy.
Complaints about Leno’s jokes are not new, as the apology comes after a 15-year campaign from the activist group Media Action Network for Asian Americans (MANAA).
As of now, You Bet Your Life with Leno serving as the host will premiere in the fall of 2021.
Controversy stemming from Leno’s jokes targeting Asian communities have been consistent throughout his career.