Ellen DeGeneres show staff overjoyed at recent bad press
After BuzzFeed News exposed the racism, fear, retaliation and intimidation on the set of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, staff members are reportedly rejoicing about the information coming to light.
Along with a “toxic work environment," there has allegedly been situations of producers “bullying” staff, along with racist comments being hurled at black employees.
They also allegedly fired an employee who took medical leave after a suicide attempt.
However, the horrific allegations coming to light and gaining public interest has left staff members rejoicing.
The source told US weekly, “They’ve been calling and texting each other about the story. They’re loving that the truth—which has been an open secret for years in the industry—is finally receiving more interest.”
Ellen has remained eerily silent and has not issued a statement regarding the toxic work culture on her show.
However producers Ed Glavin, Mary Connelly and Andy Lassner told E! News they were “heartbroken” by the reports made by employees.
"We are truly heartbroken and sorry to learn that even one person in our production family has had a negative experience,” they said.
“It's not who we are and not who we strive to be, and not the mission Ellen has set for us. For the record, the day to day responsibility of the Ellen show is completely on us.
“We take all of this very seriously and we realize, as many in the world are learning, that we need to do better, are committed to do better, and we will do better."