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By 2020, Ellen Degeneres Be almost exclusively known to her “be kind” mantra. But when a report describing the alleged malpractice on employees on her show broke, everything changed.
In the article, published by Buzzfeed newsSeveral employees came up with their experiences of working with the show. “It” was nice “bullshit only happens when the cameras are on. That’s all for show,” a former employee told the publication. “I think the executive producers surround her and say to her:” It’s going well, everyone is happy, “and she just believes in it, but it is her responsibility to go beyond that,” claimed another.
After the controversy, Ellen DeGeneres -Show was broadcast for almost two more years, but was officially ended on May 26, 2022.
In her 2024 stand-up special, Ellen DeGeneres: For your approvalThe prolonged talk show value responded to rumors for the last time.
Dough Joke about being “kicked out of the show industry” To be “meant” and added that this was not her first time that was dropped from the industry. 1998, comedian’s hit show Ellen interrupted after she came out as gay.
From the controversy 2020 to her farewell tour, here’s all to know why Ellen DeGeneres -Show stopped.
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In July 2020, Buzzfeed News published a report with anonymous accounts from former and current employees in Ellen DeGeneres -Show. These employees claimed racism, overworked and more abuse behind the scenes in the generally popular series.
Ellen DeGeneres -ShowExecutive producers, Ed Glavin, Mary Connelly and Andy Lassner, said in a joint statement that “they take the stories of the employees seriously.” ”
“For almost two decades, 3,000 episodes and employed over 1,000 employees, we have strived to create an open, safe and inclusive work environment,” the producers. “We are really heartbroken and sad to learn that even a person in our production family has had a negative experience. It is not who we are and not who we strive to be, and not the mission that Ellen has set for us.”
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IN Buzzfeed Article and on social media, degeneres and talk show’s producers were accused of facilitating a “toxic work environment” in the series.
Requirements from staff included being punished for taking medical leave, repeated racial microaggressions and fear of retaliation for complaining about working conditions.
While no specific charges were made against denses in the report, a former employee hid the alleged producers hid the toxic complaints from the host from the host.
“I think the executive producers surround her and say to her,” it’s going well, everyone is happy, “and she just believes in it, but it’s her responsibility to go beyond that,” they said.
After the Buzzfeed report, Amount and Hollywood Reporter announced it Ellen DeGeneres -Show Where during internal review of warner media.
Following the internal investigation into the alleged toxic workplace claims, comedians apologize to their staff in a letter.
“On the day one of our show I told everyone in our first meeting that The Ellen Degeneres Show Would be a place for happiness – no one would ever raise their voice, and everyone would be treated with respect. Obviously, somewhat changed, and I am disappointed to know that this has not been the case, “she wrote in the message, which was obtained by people.” And for that I’m sorry. Anyone who knows me knows that this is the opposite of what I think and what I was hoping for our show. “
In addition, three top producers – Ed Glavin, Kevin Leman and Jonathan Norman shared roads with the show.
Degeneres used his farewell stand-up tour and comedy Special, Ellen DeGeneres: For your approvalto address the scandal 2020.
“I used to say, ‘I don’t care what people say about me,'” she admitted in the stand-up routine. “Now I realize that I said it under the height of my popularity.”
While she claimed that she had been “kicked out of the show industry” to “be meant”, in the special, she did not speak with the accuracy of the claims made against her, and she did not try to prove them false either. However, she pointed to the double standards between expectations of men and women in leadership roles.
“We all have these unwritten rules based on gender of acceptable behavior, who we get to be and how we can act,” she explained in the special. “And if we do not follow these rules, it makes people uncomfortable. And when people become uncomfortable, there are consequences. For those of you who keep points, this is the second time I have been kicked out of the show industry.”
“I am a strong woman,” she claimed before she met with rushing appliances.
No, Ellen DeGeneres -Showwhich began on September 8, 2003, ended on May 26, 2022.
After the alleged toxic workplace’s claims, a number of celebrities came to Degenere’s defense online.
As described by Business InsiderCelebrities like Katy PerryThe Ashton KutcherThe Kevin HartThe Scooter brownThe Diane KeatonThe Jay LenoThe Octavia Spencer and Sofia Vergara were among the divers followers.
On Instagram, Spencer wrote: “All my interactions with everyone from the show including Ellen were supportive and fun! In that spirit I ask everyone involved to get the love and support they need.”
On x, Perry shared“I know I can’t speak for someone else’s experience except my own, but I want to admit that I just ever had positive takeaways from my time with Ellen & at @theellenshow.”
Likewise, Portia de Rossi came to her wife’s defense, writing“I stand by Ellen” on Instagram.
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Almost four years after the 2020 report was published, as part of her “Ellen’s Last Stand … Up” tour, Degeneres performed a three-night show in Santa Rosa, California during the set, the comedy star gave the audience a life update, per Sfgate.
“Let me catch you about what has happened to me since you last saw me,” shared Degeneres with his audience. “I got chickens. Oh yeah, and I was kicked out of the show industry to be a decent.” Degeneres expressed the same feelings in her special 2024, Ellen DeGeneres: For your approval.
“I jokes what happened to me, but it was devastating,” she explained. “It took a long time for me to want to do something again.”
Degeneres later moved to Europe with his wife.