6) Ellen DeGeneres Workplace Allegations (2020)
In 2020, former staff accused The Ellen DeGeneres Show of having a toxic work culture. Allegations included bullying, racism, and mistreatment by senior producers. BuzzFeed News published an investigation that brought the claims to public attention. Warner Bros. launched an internal review, leading to the firing of key producers. Ellen addressed the issue on her show and apologized for the reported behavior. Ratings dropped, and she announced the show’s conclusion in 2021. The scandal damaged her image and sparked conversations about workplace ethics in Hollywood.
Edited by Zainab Shaikh
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