'Every day she chooses a new victim': how TV presenter Ellen DeGeneres was at the center of a scandal
'16.08.2020'
Source: Lady.tut.by
When 62-year-old Golden Globe winner Ellen DeGeneres began to be actively accused of creating a toxic work atmosphere on the set of her TV show of the same name, many expected famous friends, such as her best friend Jennifer Aniston, to speak out first in her defense. TUT.BY.
However, celebrities were in no hurry to substitute themselves under attack, so the first step was taken by Ellen's wife, Portia de Rossi.
She launched the hashtag “I support Ellen” on Instagram, accompanied by the tags “Stop the bot attack” and “Be kind to each other”.
On her Twitter page, DeGeneres' friend, singer Katy Perry, posted a post in which she stood up for the TV presenter: “I know I can't speak for everyone, but I only got a positive impression after talking with Ellen and the talk show staff. I think we all know that Ellen is constantly fighting for equality and is broadcasting this, including through her show. "
However, users, viewers, some stars, former and current employees of the show, and even restaurant staff who happened to intersect with the TV presenter are in no hurry to support the calls of her wife and girlfriend.
From what it all began
In April of this year, employees of The Ellen DeGeneres Show announced that they were not contacted during quarantine and were threatened with dismissal, and outside experts were involved to shoot the program from the host's home. After that, statements from several employees working on the program appeared on the Internet at once, who accused its producers of insulting statements, racism and bullying.
The cherry on top was a recent statement from Australian TV executive Neil Brin, who said that during Ellen's visit to his Australia's Today show, he was not allowed to look at or contact her at all.
Comedian Kevin T. Porter launched a flash mob on social networks in which he asked users to share the craziest stories they have heard about Ellen. For every story told, Porter promised to transfer two dollars to the Los Angeles Food Bank charity. The comedian expected to hear funny and kind stories, but the result did not live up to his expectations. For example, a screenwriter who worked with Ellen for two years said that during this time she never said hello to him.
“During the interview, everyone is told that it is forbidden to talk to Ellen,” he said.
The waitress who served Ellen at the Los Angeles diner said that the TV presenter complained about her because of peeling nail polish. According to another waitress, Ellen threw a piece of fish in her face for mixing up the order.
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"Every day chooses a victim"
Screenwriter Benjamin Simon revealed that Ellen picks a new person from the set every day that she will hate.
“Before you speak to her, you must chew gum. And if Ellen decides that you smell bad, you have to go home and take a shower, - says Simon. “We always tell new employees that every day Ellen chooses a new victim. During the day she will pour out all her anger on this person, and the next day she will be angry with someone else. "
The other day, DeGeneres publicly commented on this situation for the first time and published an appeal to her workers in The Hollywood Reporter, promising to improve. But it seems that with this the presenter only added fuel to the fire even more.
Many were embarrassed that Ellen chose to pretend that she did not know anything about what was happening on her show and allegedly did not take any part in the racist jokes and offensive comments that the producers of her show made every now and then. For example, American comedian Brad Garrett, who has been a guest on DeGeneres more than 5 times, wrote on Twitter: “This problem comes from the very top. I know more than one person who has suffered from Ellen's actions. And this is generally known information. "
"Replace Ellen"
Twitter launched the hashtag #ReplaceEllen with a demand to replace Ellen, which immediately went viral. People who publish this hashtag suggest replacing the popular presenter with other celebrities, for example, the former US First Lady Michelle Obama. It was also speculated that James Corden might be the new host of the show.
But this week it was revealed that Ellen will continue to host her show despite a wave of public outcry, multiple testimonies and a damaged reputation. This was reported by the NBC television company with reference to the producers of the program. The Ellen DeGeneres Show season 18 is slated to kick off on September 9th.
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The Ellen DeGeneres Show has been on television since 2003. During its existence, the program has won 61 Emmy awards in various nominations, including outstanding talk show.
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