Ellen DeGeneres: toxic workplace allegations are ‘misogynistic’

In her first interview since announcing the end of her talkshow, the daytime star has called reports of behind-the-scenes bullying ‘orchestrated’

In her first on-air appearances since announcing the end of her eponymous daytime talk show, Ellen DeGeneres called the press cycle around allegations of toxicity at her workplace “orchestrated” and “misogynistic”, and elaborated on her reasons for stepping down after 19 years.

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Ellen DeGeneres to end TV show next year

The long-running daytime talkshow’s ratings have tanked recently following allegations of bullying and a toxic workplace

Ellen, the long-running daytime television chatshow hosted by Ellen DeGeneres will end next year, it was reported on Wednesday, after allegations of bullying by employees and a toxic workplace environment caused ratings to tank.

An official announcement by DeGeneres and Warner Brothers, which produces the show that has run for 18 seasons and more than 3,000 episodes, was expected on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Daily Mail website. The show was regarded, for many years, as a groundbreaking addition to daytime television as DeGeneres was one of only a handful of openly gay celebrities at the time.

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Three top producers ‘part ways’ with Ellen show after internal investigation

Departures come amid backstage turmoil and complaints of bullying, racism and sexual misconduct against three producers

Three top producers on the The Ellen DeGeneres Show have exited the popular television talkshow, Warner Bros said on Monday, after an internal investigation into complaints of bullying, racism and sexual misconduct against them.

A spokesperson for Warner Bros, which produces the show, on Monday said that three senior producers had “parted ways” with the show.

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So Ellen DeGeneres is not as nice as we thought? She’s been saying that all along

Staff on DeGeneres’s talkshow have denounced its ‘toxic’ environment. The host may not be to blame, but she has always been spikier than her public image

What on earth is going on with Ellen DeGeneres?
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Things are not well in Ellen land. Things have been worse, but let’s catch up on the current situation first.

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Ellen DeGeneres’ coming out was ‘greatest thing’

The 59-year-old talk show host revealed in 1997 that she was gay, shortly before her title character in hit sitcom 'Ellen' did the same thing, and she was initially warned she could "destroy" the show by taking it in the same direction as her personal life, but she has no regrets about anything. She told TIME Firsts: "I was warned by my publicist at the time -- everybody said, 'We could destroy this whole show.'

Ellen DeGeneres gets Medal of Freedom: 10 of the most hilarious quotes from Ellen’s books1 hour ago

November 23: Talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres was on Wednesday awarded with the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama at the White House, and the former's fans are thrilled. DeGeneres has been an entertainer and an inspirational figure for millions of people not just in America, but across the world.

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Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence speaks at the Salem Civic Center in Salem, Va., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016. Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence speaks at the Salem Civic Center in Salem, Va., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016.

Hillary Clinton Shows Off Debate Dance Moves On Ellen – Plus…

Hillary Clinton Shows Off Debate Dance Moves On Ellen - Plus She Chats About Donald Trump Controversies & Michelle Obama's Speech - Watch! Last week's leaked Access Hollywood tape might be sinking Donald Trump 's popularity, but Hillary Clinton is still hitting the trail to gain support, and for Friday's show she swung by to see Ellen DeGeneres ! The politician was originally supposed to appear on the talk show back in September, but those health issues got in the way, and it looks like Ellen and Hil sure made up for lost time! The presidential hopeful chatted it up with DeGeneres about everything from Donald's recent scandals to the debate and even touched on Michelle Obama 's powerfully inspiring speech ! Oh yeah, and the comedienne also showed off some of AH-Mazing Hil's debate dance moves! LOLz! Ch-ch-check out the incredible interview and let us know your thoughts on all of Trump's ... (more)

Hillary Clinton Would Rather Have George Clooney as VP Instead of Bernie Sanders

During an appearance on NBC's The Ellen Show, the Democratic presidential front runner played a "Who Would Your Rather" game with host Ellen DeGeneres, focusing on potential vice presidents. Clinton was shown two pictures of politicians, actors or musicians and asked to pick one as her choice for her running mate.