Ellen DeGeneres Opens Up About Talk Show Controversy During Stand-Up Tour
Ellen DeGeneres has finally broken her silence two years after her talk show came to an end amidst allegations of a toxic workplace. The comedian kicked off Ellen’s Last Stand…Up Tour with a set in Los Angeles, where she addressed the backlash she faced during the final days of her talk show.
During the show, DeGeneres admitted that she wasn’t always the “be kind” girl she portrayed on television. She reflected on the difficult times she faced and the impact it had on her show. Despite the controversy, she expressed vulnerability and honesty with her fans during the first show of her tour.
DeGeneres’ contract expired in May 2022, leading to the end of her talk show after more than two decades on air. The decision came after Buzzfeed News reported on allegations of a toxic workplace on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ in 2020. Former employees blamed executive producers for the toxic environment, with some calling on DeGeneres to take more responsibility.
In response to the allegations, DeGeneres apologized for what happened on her show and took responsibility for the environment. The executive producers were ousted from the show, and DeGeneres has since been working on rebuilding her reputation.
The comedian has more shows scheduled in LA before taking her tour to other West Coast cities. Fans can expect DeGeneres to continue addressing the controversy and sharing her side of the story as she takes the stage on her stand-up tour.
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