Ellen DeGeneres returned to work on her eponymous daytime talk show on Monday, following allegations from former staffers about a «toxic» workplace environment, sexual harassment claims against high-ranking producers and an internal investigation by Warner Bros.
Television — all amid the coronavirus pandemic shutdown.DeGeneres addressed fans and viewers in a candid statement at the top of the show, kicking off season 18 of with a public apology and admitting that the allegations were especially difficult to weather, given her reputation as a proponent of kindness and inclusivity.«Being known as the 'be kind lady' is a tricky position to be in,» she noted, joking, «So let me give you some advice out there, if anybody's thinking of changing.
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