Ellen DeGeneres in Talks Shows End of “Toxic” Workplace on “Today”

Ellen DeGeneres explains the controversy surrounding allegations of a toxic work environment on her daytime talk show, one day after announcing that the “Ellen DeGeneres Show” will end in 2022 after 19 seasons. She said that while she took the complaints seriously, the reactions felt more targeted because of her gender, in an apparent reference to media coverage last summer. “I am a woman and I felt it was very misogynistic,” the 63-year-old told Savannah Guthrie in a clip recorded at Eileen’s studio on Wednesday. . “I thought something was going on with that, because it was so organized, and it was very coordinated. And you know, people are being picked out but for four consecutive months for me, then for me to read in the press about a toxic work environment, when all I heard was From every guest who comes to the show is what a happy atmosphere is, how, what a happy place. ”Last year, allegations surfaced of toxic working conditions and abuse, three executive producers were fired as a result of an internal workplace audit, and DeGeneres privately apologized to its employees. And on the air last September. Although every talk show has dropped in the rankings this year, Ellen’s decline has been more severe. In her first episode after the allegations surfaced over the summer, DeGeneres told viewers it was “hard” to be known as “the nice lady.” “No, I am not bulletproof and no, I do not have thick skin,” she told Guthrie. “I’m so sensitive that it’s not healthy how sensitive it is. When something comes back I know it’s not right – I think I could take one or two of these shots, but four months in a row affected me.” DeGeneres said the speech over the summer was “devastating,” noting that she had seriously considered “not returning” while stressing that she “had no idea” of the allegations. “I don’t know how I could have known there were 255 employees. Here, and there are a lot of different buildings here, unless you literally stay here until the last person comes home at night.” “It’s my name on the show so it clearly affects me and I have to be the one standing and saying, ‘You can’t stand this,’ but I wish someone had come to me and said to me, ‘Hey, there’s something you have to know. “The longtime group daytime talk show host directly addressed fans about her decision to end the show in a four-minute monologue that will be aired on Thursday’s show. Ellen DeGeneres: Have workplace toxic claims and quarantine conflicts caused fans to flee? DeGeneres explains why her show ended In 2022 in a four-minute monologue, “Two years ago, I signed a deal for another three years and I always knew in my heart that Season 19 would be my last,” she said. “The truth is, I have always trusted my instincts. My instinct told me it was time. As a comedian, I have always understood the importance of “timing,” she said, pausing. In all seriousness, I really felt like the next season was the right time to end this amazing chapter. Reflecting on the monologue on ‘Today,’ DeGeneres said she “choked up saying this was the best experience of my life, because it was so.” She added, “I’m so proud to have been to this show for 19 years. This is an achievement. I am proud of the type of offer we are on. I am proud that we are hilarious, I am proud that we are helping people and that we are representing these kind acts and highlighting the people we want to say look at these people doing good. ”DeGeneres also addressed how the news was“ leaked ”, stating that it was an“ emotional experience ” “She lets her team members know about it.” She said, “I’m happy because before it leaked, I had to tell my staff and my staff, in my own words – that they hadn’t heard it anywhere else.” Because I hadn’t slept. I was trying, you know, to anticipate how they’d be told, you know, hopefully everyone will take it right. Lots of people were very emotional. I was touched. ”Contribution: Bill Kevinney and Kelly Lawler show ends: Ellen DeGeneres ends her daytime talk show after another season