Jay Leno sparks wild gambling debt conspiracy theory as fans question his bruised face

Following a 60-foot tumble down a hill that left him with severe bruises on the left side of his face, an eyepatch, and a fractured wrist, Jay Leno has become the subject of a bizarre conspiracy theory.

Social media users speculated that the 74-year-old comic, whose estimated net worth is $450 million, might be lying, even after he disclosed that his injuries were caused during his severe mishap while sleeping at a Hampton Inn.

Several unsupported conspiracy theories that he was the victim of loan sharks, the mafia, or someone he had “dirt on” were spread by conspiracy theorists on X (now Twitter).

Others made jokes about how, after their long and acrimonious rivalry over NBC’s The Tonight Show, Conan O’Brien had exacted revenge on Leno.

Jay Leno, who is worth millions of dollars, was set on fire a few years ago, and he is currently living at a Hampton Inn while sporting an eye patch, facial bruises, a fractured wrist, and a missing fingernail. One X user questioned, “And he wants us to think he… fell down a hill???”

“I have never believed a conspiracy more than Jay Leno owing massive gambling debt,” someone else tweeted.

 

A few X users also remarked that it was strange that he was staying at a Hampton Inn, which is more common among low-budget tourists than A-list celebrities.

Conspiracy theorists also noted that Leno has experienced other strange and potentially fatal injuries throughout the years.

It appears that he was struck in the skull by that shiner. Others said they wondered why only the left side of his face was damaged, while another said, “Shady [as f**k].”

There are ‘problems in this scenario’, according to one conspiracy theorist, who also said that Leno would have ‘abrasions’ if he crashed down a hill.

The conspiracy theorist asserted, “He’s in gambling debt and the collector sent a message.”

“CUT THE S**T AND GO TO THE POLICE,” others begged Leno.

Nevertheless, one Leno supporter criticized the baseless rumors.

Those of you who are guessing that mob-affiliated entities beat Jay Leno are clueless about how “this thing” operates. They don’t beat up famous people for “gambling debts,” especially if they have 1,000 valuable vintage automobiles in storage. The irate X user replied, “But keep having fun with the injuries of a 74-year-old man.”

The’strange and scary’ claims made by some on X are unfounded, and there is no proof that Leno is in any debt.

Leno talked candidly about the incident earlier this week with Inside Edition, explaining that he struck a “bunch of rocks” during his terrifying 60-foot fall on Saturday.

Three hours prior to his performance at a stand-up show in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he had an accident.

“My wrist broke.” Regarding his apparent painful injuries, he remarked, “I’m all black and blue from 60 feet of hitting rocks. Lost my nail on the finger.”

He went back home a day later to do another gig on Sunday in Los Angeles.

After a fiery explosion at his garage in November 2022, where he keeps several vintage automobiles as part of a collection, Leno was admitted to the hospital.

The comedian’s personal garage mechanic, George Swift, informed ET that Leno was hospitalized due to a steam vehicle.

The vehicle was a steam automobile. Gas was used to create this steam. According to Swift, a mechanic at the shop, “it got sprayed, as a gas.”

“He called and informed me that there was a fire and that the fire department would be arriving,” the worker went on.

After confirming that they were sent to the late-night host’s residence at approximately 12.30 p.m. that day, the Burbank Fire Department evaluated and treated “one adult male.”

After being taken to a nearby ER, Leno was taken to the Grossman Burn Center for additional treatment.

Leno “is in good humor and is touched by all the inquiries into his condition and well wishes,” a medical facility representative told People at the time.

It is his desire to inform everyone that he is doing well and is currently in “the best burn center in the United States.”

In a subsequent statement, Leno claimed to have suffered “some serious burns from a gasoline fire.”

The former late-night host declared, “I am okay.” It will just take me a week or two to recover.

Additionally, he told TMZ that his friend Dave saved his life by leaping on him and extinguishing the fire.

The host claimed that when he was clearing a clogged fuel line, gasoline splashed on his face and hands.