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.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, DeGeneres said she needed to be ‘challenged’ with something new.
The comedian has stayed out of the spotlight in recent years, however, she recently made a comeback.
She’s currently on Ellen’s Last Stand… Up Tour and is set to release a comedy special on Netflix.
DeGeneres revealed that her controversies will be discussed in the special, stating (per Tudum): “To answer the questions everyone is asking me – Yes, I’m going to talk about it.”
On tour, DeGeneres joked (via Rolling Stone): “Honestly, I’m making jokes about what happened to me but it was devastating, really.
“I just hated the way the show ended. I love that show so much and I just hated that the last time people would see me is that way.”
In a Q&A after one of her stand-up shows, DeGeneres was asked if she would be in any new films or do theatre work, to which she responded: “Um, no. This is the last time you’re going to see me.
“After my Netflix special, I’m done.”
