In July, BuzzFeed News published an investigative article detailing the alleged toxicity of the workplace at The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Both Ellen and her show have been under scrutiny as former employees continue to speak out, but so far, she's only addressed the allegations internally with her staff.
On day one of our show, I told everyone in our first meeting that The Ellen DeGeneres Show would be a place of happiness — no one would ever raise their voice, and everyone would be treated with respect. Obviously, something changed, and I am disappointed to learn that this has not been the case. And for that, I am sorry. Anyone who knows me knows it’s the opposite of what I believe and what I hoped for our show.
You can read her full message here.