The Sun, James has always been seen as the successor for Ellen long before the scandal broke.A source told the publication: ‘Replacing Ellen was always going to be a tough challenge, but he is a natural fit and easy transition.’Reports state that Ellen could step down as the claims keep rolling in and it’s not just staff who are speaking out about their experience.Back to the Future actress, Lea Thompson backed up comedian Brad Garrett who slammed Ellen’s behaviour.Sharing a link to a story on the scandal, he wrote: ‘Sorry but it comes from the top @TheEllenShow Know more than one who were treated horribly by her. Common knowledge.’Garrett was a six-time guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show between 2004 and 2007 however he didn’t share any.
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