Buzzfeed, employees said the show’s “Be Kind” motto was strictly performative and did not extend to the actual staff. Employees claimed to have experienced racism, intimidation and scare tactics.
Some current and former producers said that they were instructed not to speak directly to DeGeneres. Since the report was published, others including Everybody Loves Raymond star Brad Garrett and DJ Tony Okungbowa have spoken out about their own negative experiences on the show.
A #ReplaceEllen hashtag even appeared on Twitter with suggestions on who should dethrone the daytime talk show host. It’s crazy to see my friend go thru what she’s going thru publicly.
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