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Ellen DeGeneres is returning to the comedy scene following the end of her talk show, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” which ended in May 2022 amid complaints of a toxic workplace. The 66-year-old comedian returned to Los Angeles for a stand-up show, where she discussed the aftermath of the matter and how it affected her life and career.
Ellen made light of the experience during her performance and joked about how the charges affected her reputation, saying, “The hate went on for a long time, and I would try to avoid looking at the news. The ‘be kind’ girl wasn’t kind. That was the headline.” She said that it was a difficult period despite the humour and the criticism caused her to face challenges both mentally and professionally.
At the peak of the COVID-19 epidemic in 2020, reports of a toxic work environment on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” came out. Several employees’ anonymous claims were included in a BuzzFeed News article, which reported on incidents of racial microaggressions, a toxic work environment, and unfair treatment—including firings for taking medical and bereavement leaves.
Despite the fact that Ellen DeGeneres was not personally involved, the controversy drew a lot of attention and criticism, which led Warner Media to begin an internal inquiry. After her talk show ended, Ellen stepped back from the spotlight to focus on her personal life.
After her talk show ended, Ellen stepped back from the spotlight to focus on her personal life. During her stand-up performance, she said that she and her spouse, Portia de Rossi, took some time “laying low” to recover from the severe criticism.
