Timeline: The scandal that brought down Ellen DeGeneresâ talk show
Ellen DeGeneres announced Wednesday that her talk show was coming to an end after nearly two decades on the air.
News of her departure comes nearly a year after staffers on âThe Ellen DeGeneres Showâ reported a toxic work environment on set, prompting a televised apology from and shift in public perception toward the comedy icon, whose small-screen slogan is âBe kind to one another.â
âMy whole being is about making people happy,â DeGeneres told the Hollywood Reporter of the allegations on confirming that her popular variety program would conclude next year. âAnd with the talk show, all I cared about was spreading kindness and compassion, and everything I stand for was being attacked. So, it destroyed me, honestly. Iâd be lying if I said it didnât.â
Hereâs a guide to our complete coverage of the events leading up to DeGeneresâ daytime TV exit.
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While âThe Ellen DeGeneres Showâ continues to tape at the hostâs home, core crew members are reportedly upset over a lack of communication from top producers.
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After several reports of a toxic working environment on the set of the comedianâs show, distributor Warner Bros. has brought in consultants to examine the claims.
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âIâve not been able to stay on top of everything and relied on others to do their jobs as they knew Iâd want them done,â DeGeneres said in the memo. âClearly some didnât.â
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Kelly Clarkson? Keke Palmer? Joe Exotic? Ziwe Fumudoh? Twitter has thoughts on who should have a daytime talk show instead of embattled host Ellen DeGeneres.
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Ashton Kutcher and Jay Leno join other A-listers in publicly supporting embattled TV host Ellen DeGeneres.
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After a wave of complaints from those working on the comedianâs long running show, three top producers depart.
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The âEllenâ scandal has gripped us in part because itâs so familiar, from âLarry Sandersâ to âThe Morning Show,â writes TV critic Robert Lloyd.
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In the Season 18 premiere of âThe Ellen DeGeneres Show,â the host apologized for the misconduct allegations that dogged her show all summer.
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Following a turbulent year that she says âdestroyedâ her, the host of âThe Ellen DeGeneres Showâ announced that it will end in 2022 with its 19th season.
