Ellen DeGeneres’ show fires 3 top producers following ‘toxic’ work environment allegations
THE Ellen DeGeneres Show have made some serious changes and have fired three top producers following “toxic” work environment allegations.
According to Variety, executive producers Ed Glavin and Kevin Leman and co-executive producer Jonathan Norman, have been booted as news was delivered to the program’s employees via a videoconference call on Monday.
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The outlet revealed that other executive producers including Andy Lassner, Derek Westervelt and Mary Connelly will remain at the show in the same roles.
The trio have been with Ellen DeGeneres since the show launched in 2003.
The news comes as the comedian, 62, has been under scrutiny after numerous former employees accused her show of tolerating everything from bullying to racism to sexual harassment. Warner Bros. is currently investigating the allegations.
The TV personality apologized for the allegations, and admitted that she had to take responsibility as her name was at the top.
She added that as her program has grown, she had “not been able to stay on top of everything” and had instead “ as they knew I’d want them done.”
wrote: “Clearly some didn’t. That will now change and I’m committed to ensuring this does not happen again.”
Following the apology, employees exclusively told The Sun that Ellen’s “apology and denial that she knew anything was going on” regarding the alleged behind-the-scenes misconduct is
While Ellen has been hit hard with serious allegations, some have remained in her corner including wife , and Kevin Hart.
The famous standup comic was recently seen while the duo had lunch at a luxury Montecito, CA resort.
Before their meet-up, Kevin, 41, took to Instagram to , and said: “It’s crazy to see my friend go through what she’s going through publicly.
“I have known Ellen for years and I can honestly say that she’s one of the dopest people on the f**king planet. She has treated my family and my team with love and respect from day one.”
Back in 2019, Ellen supported Kevin after his resurfaced.
Ellen’s brother as he wrote on Twitter: “If you think Ellen would knowingly allow bullying or racism on her show, you don’t know my sister.”
He continued: “She has been and continues to be a bright light in a dark world. She’s one of the kindest, most generous people you’ll ever meet. And one of the funniest.”