Jay Leno has firmly denied social media rumors that his recent facial injuries were due to Mafia violence over gambling debts, explaining they were actually from a 70-foot fall down a hill in Pennsylvania.

Speaking on Spike Feresten's Spike's Car Radio podcast, Leno, who claims he's never gambled, addressed the incident that left him with significant facial bruising, a broken wrist, and a dislodged fingernail in November 2023.

The former Tonight Show host explained he was searching for a chicken parmesan restaurant at the bottom of the hill when the accident occurred. During the fall, he recalled two elderly women recognizing him, with one remarking, "That looks like Jay Leno falling down the hill."

Social media conspiracy theorists had questioned why a multimillionaire would stay at a Hampton Inn near Pittsburgh rather than a luxury hotel, suggesting it indicated financial troubles. Leno's practical response was simple: arriving late and traveling alone, he saw no reason to spend $1,100 per night on accommodation.

Addressing the conspiracy theories directly, Leno quipped, "I like that the mob would drive to Greensburg, Pennsylvania, to meet me on the top of a hill, and then throw me down the hill." The comedian also addressed speculation about his other recent accidents, including a garage fire and motorcycle accident in 2023, maintaining they were simply unfortunate incidents rather than part of any sinister pattern.

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