Date: December 12, 2024, 05:44h.
Last update: December 12, 2024, 05:44h.
Jay Leno has debunked rumors suggesting that his recent injuries from falling down a hill in Pennsylvania were due to being threatened by the Mafia over gambling debts.
Leno, who stated he has never gambled, dismissed the rumors as “nonsense” that spread on social media.
During an appearance on Spike Feresten’s Spike’s Car Radio podcast, Leno explained his fall, which many misinterpreted as a Mafia assault.
The 71-year-old comedian was seen with bruises on his face on November 21 in Los Angeles.
Leno explained that he hit his head on a rock while tumbling down the hill, resulting in bruising, swelling, a broken wrist, and a dislodged fingernail.
However, conspiracy theorists on social media believed otherwise.
‘Sending a Message’
Some theorized that Leno’s injuries were a message from debt collectors, pointing out inconsistencies in his story.
Others urged Leno to seek police assistance.
One theory suggested Leno was targeted or silenced in a ritualistic manner.
Speculation intensified when it was revealed that Leno was staying at a Hampton Inn near Pittsburgh, fueling rumors of mob connections.
Conspiracy theorists also cited Leno’s previous injuries as further evidence of his entanglement with the mob.
Chicken Parm Mission
Leno clarified that his injuries were simply a result of his clumsiness while on a quest for chicken parm at a restaurant located at the bottom of the hill.
He recounted how onlookers recognized him during his fall.
Regarding his choice of accommodation, Leno explained that he stayed at Hampton Inn out of convenience and cost considerations.
Leno humorously dismissed the idea of mob involvement in his fall.
Despite the speculations, Leno maintained his version of events.