Timeline: The scandal that brought down Ellen DeGeneres’ 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 “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” 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 “Be kind to one another.”
“My whole being is about making people happy,” DeGeneres told the Hollywood Reporter of the allegations on confirming that her popular variety program would conclude next year. “And 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. I’d be lying if I said it didn’t.”
Here’s a guide to our complete coverage of the events leading up to DeGeneres’ daytime TV exit.
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While “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” continues to tape at the host’s 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 comedian’s show, distributor Warner Bros. has brought in consultants to examine the claims.
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“I’ve not been able to stay on top of everything and relied on others to do their jobs as they knew I’d want them done,” DeGeneres said in the memo. “Clearly some didn’t.”
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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 comedian’s long running show, three top producers depart.
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The “Ellen” scandal has gripped us in part because it’s so familiar, from “Larry Sanders” to “The Morning Show,” writes TV critic Robert Lloyd.
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In the Season 18 premiere of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” the host apologized for the misconduct allegations that dogged her show all summer.
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Following a turbulent year that she says ‘destroyed’ her, the host of ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ announced that it will end in 2022 with its 19th season.
