Former employees began speaking up about what it was like working on the program and even celebrities chimed in, some agreeing with former staffers and others defending DeGeneres.
The reports did not allege toxic behavior by DeGeneres herself, however, every part of the show operates under the comedian’s name and specific brand of kindness.
In the wake of the allegations, variety reported that three senior producers had been ousted from Warner Bros. distributed syndicated strip.
DeGeneres apologized on-air to viewers, stating (via the guardian ): “I learned that things happened here that should never have happened.
“I know that I’m in a position of privilege and power, and I realize that with that comes responsibility, and I take responsibility for what happens at my show.”
In an interview with today in 2021, DeGeneres told host Savannah Guthrie that the press felt ‘orchestrated’ and ‘misogynistic.’
She added: “All I’ve ever heard from every guest that comes on the show is what a happy atmosphere this is and what a happy place this is.”
In 2022, DeGeneres ended her talk show after nearly 20 years.
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