Ellen DeGeneres turns to Kris Jenner for advice as she attempts comeback after ‘toxic’ workplace claims
ELLEN Degeneres has turned to Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner for support as she continues to face a backlash over a “toxic” workplace culture on her show, The Sun can exclusively reveal.
The concerned host, who has seen three senior producers fired amid various allegations, has received backing from – including Kris, 64.
An insider told The Sun the momager has been a “pillar of strength” in private, meeting with Ellen and wife Portia.
They said: “If anybody knows scandal, it’s Kris, and she’s been a real pillar of strength for Ellen during this difficult time, she’s found it very reassuring.
“Ellen has spent years being loved by viewers and this has understandably hit her hard, she wants to come back from it and prove to her audience that things are going to change.
“Kris has done it all with Keeping Up With The Kardashians, she knows how to weather a storm.
“She’s been on the phone to Ellen and Portia a lot and they’ve met in person, they have a great bond.”
The informant added: “Ellen is just thankful to have some of the stars she’s classed as close friends over the years have her back both publicly and privately, Kris has been brilliant.”
Although she never posted a statement, Kris showed her support for the star on social media by liking a meme reading: “I Stand By Ellen” shared by wife Portia De Rossi.
When approached by The Sun, a rep for Kris Jenner claimed this story is “inaccurate.”
Meanwhile, the 62-year-old host has broken her silence to say she will be about the ongoing controversy in coming weeks.
Most recently, after leaving a restaurant with a friend, Ellen was asked by waiting media her thoughts about the recent firing of the three producers.
“I will be talking to my fans,” Ellen said, according to the Daily Mail.
Ellen was also seen lunching with friend, actor Kevin Hart, after the allegations came to light, as the pair were pictured in Santa Barbara.
Kevin defended her on Twitter, writing: “I have known Ellen for years and I can honestly say that she’s one of the dopest people on the f***ing planet. She has treated my family and team with love and respect from day 1.”
His support comes as Ellen was left “teary-eyed” and “emotional” at a recent staff meeting about the workplace allegations as her employees were also offered additional perks.
An insider exclusively told The Sun the talk show host became “emotional” during the virtual meeting that included about 200 employees.
It comes a week after executive producers Ed Glavin and Kevin Leman and amid accusations of a “toxic” environment on set.
Ellen – who reportedly – continues to be under scrutiny after numerous former employees accused her show of tolerating everything .
Warner Bros. is currently investigating the allegations.
The Sun has contacted Ellen and Kris’ reps for comment.