One former crew member employed by the Walt Disney Co. in the 90s who provided security for the studio where "Ellen" was filmed claims DeGeneres' exit from television is something hes been waiting for decades. Jeannie Mai is making a surprise appearance on her talk show! The TV host, 41, was diagnosed with epiglottitis and hospitalized recently. This will be the best season weve ever had, DeGeneres said. Obviously, something changed, and I am disappointed to learn that this has not been the case," the star wrote in a letter obtained by E! Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for May 13, Michael B. 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This crew member further claimed he had met DeGeneres on the set of "The Bernie Mac Show" prior to joining her talk show and felt she was an entirely different person. "When it started, with that stupid 'someone couldn't look me in the eye' or whatever the first thing was, it's like a crest of a wave," she said. Put Stephen "tWitch" Boss firmly in the don't-cry-because-it's-over-smile-because-it-happened camp. And it's not easy." ", In her recent interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, Ellen saidthe issue "almost impacted the show," adding, "It was very hurtful to me. In the article, former employeesanonymously claimed that executive producers engaged in sexual misconduct and harassment. She noted all this in her on-air apology, telling viewers, Being known as the Be Kind Lady is a tricky position to be in. Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and celebrity gossip. I thought, Why is this continuing? But she didn't give a damn about anybody. "She also announced the Tig Notaro animated comedy special on HBO Max, NBC's Family Game Fight was announced two months ago, NBC's Ellen's Game of Games, FOX's Masked Dancer, etc. And I want to say I am so sorry to the people who were affected.. Mr. Paratore introduced her to people at stations across the country, the affiliates agreed to carry Ellen and it was a hit, often drawing an audience of roughly three million. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. I mean, very. Ellen DeGeneres is pulling out all the celebrity stops for the final episodes of her daytime talk series. Although DeGeneres' show has been one of the powerhouses of daytime TV, the move isn't surprising considering the age and cost of the program. You always felt like there was something different when you walked on that set. Three producers of the show are leaving amid allegations of racism and mistreatment on the set. Ellen DeGeneres sadly let her staff know she was ending her talk showa day before going public with the news, E! "We have had a lot of conversations over the last few weeks about the show, our workplace and what we want for the future. Now she'll exit daytime TV, just as activists fear renewed legal attacks on same-sex marriage, and rising incidents of homophobia and transphobia might threaten the progress she once embodied. She was emotional seeing everybody. A fter what will ultimately be 19 years on the air, The Ellen DeGeneres Show will officially come to an end in 2022. ", "We are truly heartbroken and sorry to learn that even one person in our production family has had a negative experience. ERIC DEGGANS, BYLINE: Recent episodes leading to "The Ellen DeGeneres Show's" finale have been packed with celebrity goodbyes, but few of them landed with the power of the farewell given by the star that DeGeneres calls her longtime friend and mentor, Oprah Winfrey. I never saw anything that would even point to that.". DeGeneres responded to the persistent rumor that staffers and guests were told not to address her or even look her in the eye if they encountered the host on the set or in the offices on the Warner Bros. lot. Meanwhile, Stephen tWitch Boss the resident DJ of the Ellen show has been made a co-executive producer, following the departure of Glavin, Leman and Norman, Variety reported. Ellen DeGeneres apologizes again to staff as three top producers leave the show amid misconduct allegations. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says DeGeneres is a pioneering voice with a complicated legacy. We take all of this very seriously and we realize, as many in the world are learning, that we need to do better, are committed to do better, and we will do better.". DeGeneres apologized in September saying, 'I learned that things happen here that never should have happened. "I'm not surprised. Celebrities including Beyonc, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Lange, Madonna, John Travolta, and Barack and Michelle Obama broke out their goofiest moves as they danced with the shows star. 2023 E! This crew member allegedly would speak of the fact that not once did DeGeneres ever acknowledge him. I read it in the paper. Chris Rock Has Jabbed At Will Smith, But Is Saving His Best, Flores Case Advances as Dolphins Claims Head to 'Judge'Goodell, High Risks, Low Wages, Insane Hours: VFX Workers Say They Are, How 'Chicago Fire' Said a Temporary Goodbye to Taylor Kinney's, Dogs Barking? And should Ellen's departure make room for a perpetually cheerful new host with an affable personality and his ownsweet dance moves, well, he wouldn't be mad at it. In a 2018 interview with The Times, she suggested she was weary of always having to put on a cheerful face and said she had been prepared to leave the show until her brother, the comedian Vance DeGeneres, persuaded her to stay on, arguing that people needed a break from the volatility of the Trump years. "She'sbeen working really, really, really hard,"tWitchnoted. Ellen DeGeneres' Celebrity Supporters and Detractors, Terence Patrick/CBS 2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. I felt this too,'" he shared. Instead, that woman turned out to be The Ellen DeGeneres Show lost more than a million viewers in the 2020-21 television season. '", She also addressed cancel culture. But if I was quitting the show because of that, I wouldn't have come back this season. Per Nielsen's ratings in March, "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" lost over 1 million viewers over the course of the shows current season. DEGGANS: One key to that admiration is DeGeneres' status as a groundbreaking gay star, a performer whose career was nearly derailed after she came out publicly in 1997, only to see her popularity rebound as a successful, openly queer host on daytime TV. They're heavy, hence the name. Boss spoke out about the show last week in an interview with Us Weekly, as the Deseret News reported. or redistributed. Thank you.". The fact that a deeply flawed BuzzFeed article has led to the termination of an innocent man a popular figure and a creative force behind the Ellen show and a string of other projects produced with Ellen is shocking, said Leman attorney Michael Plonsker. In that time, he continued, "We've employed thousands and thousands and thousands of people, changed a lot of lives, but that's something to do that same thing every single day. She vowed to stick to agreed-upon timetables to make the production process smoother for all. I take that very seriously. DEGGANS: That's quite a journey for a performer who got her early fame as a lighthearted comic who cracked jokes about airline travel and working out, like this bit from a 1992 HBO special. That idea hadn't really occurred to the comedian either. "Ellen" staff was given the news during a virtual meeting, which was led by the 63-year-old comedian, sources told Fox News at the time. Warner Media declined to comment. OPRAH WINFREY: Oh, yeah. According to Nielsen, the Season 18 premiere had the highest ratings of any season opener in the last four years for "Ellen." And here's how that happened: I started saying, Be kind to one another after a young man named Tyler Clementi took his own life after being bullied for being gay," DeGeneres said. It actually didn't come as a surprise because she had already said it, you know? That will now change and I'm committed to ensuring this does not happen again.". ", "Nineteen is a great number. "For that, I am sorry. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! DeGeneres went on to share she "really didn't understand" the backlash she received. The longtime talk show host is a pioneering voice who leaves behind a complicated legacy. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. All rights reserved. My name is there, my name is there, my name is on underwear," the host joked. Thank you. I am a person who likes to make people happy. I don't need this. Years after her sitcom had gone dark, Ms. DeGeneres was still at a low point. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. A few times, I was talking to myselfand Portia thought I was talking to her. Still,Ellen's TV career will continue. Ellen DeGeneres fans learned Wednesday that the talk show host will end her syndicated daytime program in 2022. News that Ellen called for a last-minute all-staff meetingon the afternoon of Tuesday, May 11, andthen broke the news about her departure. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. I was told after that in no way, shape or form that I was supposed to speak to her directly," the third source claimed. The slide started shortly after BuzzFeed News reported in July that several former and current staff members said they had confronted racism, fear and intimidation at work. I mean, why can't I just say the truth, I mean, be who I am? Clearly some didn't. I mean, very. However, she tapped a very familiar face for the gig: Jeannie Klisiewicz, whos best known on The Ellen DeGeneres Show as the person constantly surprising Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Anyone can read what you share. At the same time, during the meeting Connelly and Lassner addressed the results of the studios internal investigation that was sparked by the flurry of reports. DeGeneres' show is currently in its 18th season. Warner Bros. declined to comment on the specifics of the investigation. I am a kind person. No. "She would close the door, and whoever was invited in her trailer was her business, obviously. Variety and The Hollywood Reporter reporteda memo was emailed to employees of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. The phone didn't ring for three years. Thank you. I hardly ever do lift them. Host Ellen DeGeneres "had announced it three years ago that she signed on for three more years," he explained to E! The staffer said "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" end has been a long time brewing. The authoritative record of NPRs programming is the audio record. Sources said DeGeneres and other other producers did not take questions from staffers, who are still working remotely. She acknowledged she can be introverted at times and she apologized if that was ever seen as hurtful, said another source, according to People. Im hearing that some people felt that I wasnt kind or too short with them, or too impatient. Now, she's addressing themdirectly about her decision to end the show after 19 seasons. Be Kind by Ellen became a mini-industry. She announced the show's end to the Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday, confirming it will wrap after Season 19 in 2022. "It was a very hard thing for her to tell her team.". One time I was talking to Portia, but she thought I was talking to myself because of the other times when I was talking to myself, and she thought I was talking to her," she joked. We immediately began an internal investigation and we are taking steps, together, to correct the issues., Several of DeGeneres close celebrity pals have chimed in. "Being known as the be kind lady is a tricky position to be in. "Ellen pretty much just gave me a side glance out of her eye and didn't even say 'hello,' or 'thank you for protecting my mother, my wife and me,'" Tom Majercak alleged. "With the cancel culture out there, people are getting canceled for the silliest of things, but this person can manipulate people and treat people the way they want, day in and day out, because of their title or status.". After the 2010 suicide of Tyler Clementi, a gay college student who was bullied, Ms. DeGeneres adopted her catchphrase, ending each episode with the words Be kind to one another.. "So, yeah, you know, we'll see.". The Season 18 premiere had the highest ratings of any season opener in the last four years for "Ellen." A major beauty influencer who appeared on her talk show in January also claimed DeGeneres was particularly "cold" and gave preferential treatment to A-list guests. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. And I really, honestly, felt like, 'I don't deserve this. We have made the necessary changes and today we are starting a new chapter.". "I'm horrified that some of my attempts at humor may have caused offense.". Moreover, Ellen has yet to address the new claims. DeGeneres daytime talk show had dropped dramatically in viewership following the star's toxic workplace scandal that dominated headlines last year. Thank you. She said, "When you're a creative person, you constantly need to be challengedand as great as this show is, and as fun as it is, it's just not a challenge anymore.". The former staffer detailed the dedication the crew provided to DeGeneres at that time. 'Ellen DeGeneres Show' ending after one more season. Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information. I take that very seriously and I want to say I am so sorry to the people who were affected," she said at the time. The Ellen DeGeneres Show is going into its 18th season, with the season debut being pushed back a few days to Sept. 14, according to Variety. The Ellen Show started as the little program that could and became an absolute phenomenon., He added, It was and is an indelible piece of the television landscape, and it will be sorely missed.. Deadline broke the news. News has learned. "When the Ellen sitcom ended, a lot of people on set were relieved. Last month, her furniture design competition seriesEllen's Next Great Designerpremiered on the streaming network. All rights reserved. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. I talked to myself. All rights reserved. PMC Entertainment. All Rights Reserved, Ellen DeGeneres apologizes again to staff as three top producers leave the show amid misconduct allegations, The Ellen DeGeneres Show is being investigated over the treatment of its employees. That's normally how it worked. Will this 23-year-old tutor win her 23rd Jeopardy! game? Am I surprised it happened? "We get to say hello and goodbye to some of the guests that we've helped over the years. "And I don't want to generalize because there are some bad people out there and those people shouldn't work again but, in general, the culture today is one where you can't learn and grow, which is, as human beings, what we're here to do. I was like, Isnt anybody aware what's going on that the staff at the Ellen show had seen?' Died on 30 Dec 1916. My instinct told me its time. Then viewers started tuning out. No. In August 2020, Fox News learned three producers of the talk show were ousted after a number of employees voiced sexual misconduct claims. "When youre a creative person, you constantly need to be challenged and as great as this show is, and as fun as it is, its just not a challenge anymore," she told the outlet. But DeGeneres' hosting duties didn't just take place on her namesake show's stage. DeGeneres revealed the decision Wednesday in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. "There were also articles in the press and on social media that said that I am not who I appeared to be on TV because I became known as the be kind lady. Jeannie Mai is ending her "Dancing With the Star" journey, Fox News can confirm. This may be controversial, but I believe women should be allowed to vote. ", 'I'm crying': Ellen DeGeneres rushed wife Portia de Rossi to emergency room for appendectomy, She thanked fans for the bond formed over the long run of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Ellen DeGeneres has penned a letter to the And she reached a separate deal with Warner Media to create shows for its streaming platform, HBO Max, among other projects. More: Trailblazing women in entertainment, including Ellen DeGeneres, Mariah Carey, more. Meanwhile, Mary Connelly, Andy Lassner and Derek Westervelt will continue to executive-produce. DeGeneres is said to have vowed to meet in small groups with staffers once the health threat of the pandemic has passed. Newsin an exclusive interview. DEGENERES: Why do I have to be so ashamed? You can reach her at Melissa.Roberto@fox.com. Ellen is the one person that I've been assigned to -- and I've been assigned to quite a few celebrities -- that has never taken the time to say hi to me," Majercak claimed. "Just a simple Hey, thank you for being here' is all we were looking for. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER. As the show went on, its host displayed more sides of herself. "This has been a long time coming," the former staffer, who wished to remain anonymous, told Fox News in an interview this week. Degeneres has had countless high-profile guests on her show including A-list celebrities and former presidents. The programs latest season kicked offin September2020 with an apology from the comedian aboutclaims of a toxic workplacethat marred the show over the summer. March 16, 2022 1:08 PM PT. Its the end of an era: Ellen DeGeneres is stepping back from The Ellen DeGeneres Show after 18 years on television. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published on Wednesday, Ms. DeGeneres denied that the workplace allegations had anything to do with her departure, saying she had long known 2022 would be the final year of her talk show. "I still don't understand it. 2023 E! Saying she felt some of the criticism she faced during the scandal was unfair and inaccurate, DeGeneres told "Today Show" host Savannah Guthrie last year she now regrets centering her talk show on the slogan. "It was just not the greatest place to work. Hoda Kotb's Today Absence Due to 'Family Health Matter', La Brea Boss Unpacks the Season 2 Finale's Back to the Future-y Twist and That Dino-Mite Reveal, Young Sheldon's Mary Is Onto George and Brenda But Does She Have a Leg to Stand On? She has been back in her Warner Bros. studio this season but has been stuck playing to large TV screens filled with images of audience members watching from their homes. "This culture we're living [in is one where] no one can make mistakes," she said. Jeannie Mai is ending her "Dancing With the Star" journey, Fox News can confirm. Later on Thursday, DeGeneres will be joined by Oprah Winfrey during her May 13 episode to further discuss the show's final season. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. It was all about her," the ex-Walt Disney Co. employee said. Then things got difficult. The Ellen DeGeneres Show is attempting a behind-the-scenes course correction. At the time of Buzzfeed News' expos, executive producers Ed Glavin, Mary Connelly and Lassner told E! "So I feltthat she was going to stay true to that. The phrase "be kind" was initially brought up by the host in 2010 to bring awareness to Tyler Clementi, who committed suicide as a teenager after he was bullied for being gay. 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In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published Wednesday, DeGeneres ", Lassner's response cametwo weeks after news broke about the talk show's "toxic work environment.". Ellen DeGeneres announced she is ending her talk show. The first staffer concluded years ago that DeGeneres is "not a very nice, cordial person" and "unpleasant." All rights reserved. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Yes.". Now, he'sstoked envisioning the sort ofanything goes opportunitiesthat a final season presents. An emotional DeGeneres apologized to over 200 Ellen started the segment by tricking Jeannie into thinking she was surprising a single mother who loved Ellens show. DeGeneres and others vowed that everyone on staff including DeGeneres will participate in diversity and inclusion workshops. All rights reserved. DeGeneres also acknowledged recent reports about her own behavior toward staff members, and said she wasnt perfect, according to People magazine. After more than 3,000 episodes, the finale one airs Thursday. DeGeneres' show emphasized the phrase be kind to one another, saying it at the end of episodes, creating a line of merchandise with the slogan, featuring charity drives and giveaways, and developing a subscription box filled with items she selected called the Be Kind box. Several employees also said producers had sexually harassed them. This regime change come less than a month after a series of bombshell reports from Variety and BuzzFeed brought the shows toxic workplace culture to light. Ellen was a natural outgrowth of Ms. DeGeneress standup act. The point is, I need to take a break from talking. The host also announced that the shows resident DJ, Stephen tWitch Boss, was promoted to co-executive producer. Reps for DeGeneres and the "Ellen DeGeneres Show" did not return Fox News' requests for comment. Although every talk show has dropped in the ratings this year, the decline for "Ellen" has been steeper. If anyone is thinking of changing their title or giving yourself a nickname, do not go with the Be Kind Lady.. In other staffing news, Stephen tWitch Boss the shows resident DJ has been promoted to co-executive producer. Thank you. The decline seems to have affected the bottom line. According to the publication, nearly a dozen former employees said it was common for one producer, whose name E! The 2023 TVLine Media, LLC. Legal Statement. While there weren't allegations made against Ellen herself, some individualsexplainedtheir experience with the star. ", AndtWitch, who's also hosted two seasons ofDisney's Fairy Tale Weddings with wife Allison Holker,fully intends to help Ellen follow through on her promise to make every day of thelast season a celebration. If the Ellen show goes off the air due to all these allegations (I, personally, have stopped watching) I hope you are able to find employment quickly. Newsdidn't disclose, to make sexually explicit comments in the office. 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