Compared to some of his contemporaries, NBC’s Late Night host Seth Meyers hasn’t weathered as many controversies during his time hosting a post-primetime talk show on broadcast TV. But those that have sprung up have ranged from all-too-serious — existential threats from the White House and the Federal Communications Commission, for instance — to arguably silly — like the debate over whether Meyers stands or sits for his monologue.
Below, read about the biggest Late Night With Seth Meyers controversies of which we’ve caught wind:
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