The following article contains allegations regarding workplace harrassment, sexual assault, and racism.
At the height of her success as a daytime talk show host,Ellen DeGeneresseemed to have it all.
However, rumors started to trickle into the social media ether that not all was well behind the scenes.
“That ‘be kind’ bulls*** only happens when the cameras are on.
It’s all for show,” a former employee alleged.
“I know they give money to people and help them out, but it’s for show.”
Another ex-employee claimed to have witnessed Leman “grab” a production assistant by the genitalia.
However,BuzzFeed Newsnoted that the show’s rating and celebrity retention were starting to falter.
“I was going to stop after Season 16.
But DeGeneres said she was steadfast.
DeGeneres assured viewers that the final season would be amazing.
“I promise you that we’re going to have a fantastic final season.
It will be a season where I truly get to say, Thank You.
Every day will be a celebration,” DeGeneres said.
While the move made a huge impact on viewers, it ultimately resulted in DeGeneres' departure from ABC.
“Actually, for exactly three years, I lost my career.
But look at me now.”
“When we started this show in 2003, the iPhone didn’t exist.
Social Media didn’t exist.
Gay marriage wasn’t legal,” DeGeneres wrote in the heartfelt post.
“We watched the world change, sometimes for the better, sometimes not.
She wrote that it was “the greatest privilege” of her life.
Thank you,” the post concludes.
One fantweeted, “Yesterday was so emotional …
I am so happy I got to see you guys one final time … we will miss you.”
“Nature is healing and there is a god,” one persontweetedin response to the news.
Others seemed to forget the show was still on the air.
DeGeneres often brought recurring guests, talented kids, and fan favorites to the show.
“This place turned my life upside down in three months.
It was never just a job or a 15-minutes of fame for me.”
“I’m gonna do my best to soak in every moment,” hewrote.
What does the future hold for Ellen Degeneres?
An insider allegedly did tellUs Weeklythat the host doesn’t have anything set in stone.
She also has a number of department store lines and, naturally, influence in the entertainment industry.
As noted byDeadline, Corden will stay at the show until the summer of 2023.
“I’m thrilled to be extending [for a year].
I always thought I’d do it for five years and then leave, and then I stayed on.
He reiterated, saying, “It’s not true.”
Some such lowlights from the show are unfortunately arereallylow.
AsBuzzFeed Newsrecapped, one of the show’s bits featuring Kim Kardashian is super cringey.
Kardashian is a self-described arachnophobe and told DeGeneres years ago that she’s “healthy afraid” of spiders.
Of course, other aspects of the “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” have not aged well either.
It’s an iconic show.”
