For the first time ever, Ellen DeGeneres directly addressed the toxic workplace allegations during the opening monologue of her show. But one body language expert has their doubts...
Ahead of the premiere of the eighteenth season of The Ellen DeGeneres Show...
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Ellen spoke out on camera during the opening monologue of the episode, addressing the toxic workplace allegations.And, after viewers watched the 4-minute clip...
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Reactions came in strong, to say the least. Don't worry, we've got the clip coming right up...But now...
The Ellen scandal has dominated news cycles of late.
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The infamous host of The Ellen Show has been batting off accusation after accusation.When your entire personality is built on being nice...
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One small allegation can have things falling apart very quickly.Which is exactly what seems to have happened.
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What started as a trickle of bad press, has become a flood.And, this year, things have reached a breaking point.
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Now, more than ever before, people are starting to turn against the star as detrimental stories continue to resurface.Her past employees certainly haven't held back.
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With BTS secrets of diva behavior, poor treatment of staff, and even more serious allegations have come to the surface.Well, until now.
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Ellen's ratings are dropping as the world decides they can no longer back the star.So how did it stay hidden for so long?
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Well, many fans are looking back over the series and asking the very same questions.Let's start with her treatment of Sophia Vergara...
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Which has been pretty horrific over the years.Vergara is known for her strong accent.
Which Ellen has found oddly hilarious over the years.Ellen repeatedly mocked Vergara.
Offering to teach her new words and claiming her English had gotten "better."She even did some extremely uncomfortable imitations of the star.
Not a good look, Ellen.Here's a video of all of the clips.
Yikes.The next unfortunate Ellen moment concerns a gift.
Something a fan sent to her.It was a drawing of Ellen.
Alongside her wife Portia de Rossi.But instead of being grateful for the gesture?
Ellen brutally mocks it, instead.In fact, Ellen has an entire segment on the topic.
"Ellen Reviews Fans' Really Bad Gifts."Another incredibly rude Ellen moment?
An uncomfortable vid has surfaced of her being incredibly unprofessional to a translator.If this is any indication of how she treats her fans...
Ellen being rude and condescending towards a young translator https://t.co/ve4Jv1QOdf— Jess {fan acc} (@Jess {fan acc})1597427097.0
Ellen has no shame in embarrasing her fans.
And she's done it time and time again.Like this instance.
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When she pulled up old embarrassing Facebook pictures of a guest in front of a huge live audience.Another problematic Ellen incident involves Mariah Carey.
She was interviewed on the show in the midst of some big pregnancy rumors.Well, Ellen wanted to put an end to the rumors.
Ellen forcing Mariah Carey to drink alcohol in order to prove she wasn’t pregnant. A short while later, Mariah suff… https://t.co/GfaRyNcZJC— Jess {fan acc} (@Jess {fan acc})1597427096.0
Ellen has also been in hot water for her treatment of Cardi B.
It seems she just can't resist mocking her guests.Like this comment on Cardi's fashion week outfit.
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As the old adage goes, if you haven't got anything nice to say ...Or how about her roast of Jessica Simpson?
It seems Ellen just has no sense of good manners at all.Ellen has also asked awkward questions to Celine Dion.
And these came with a side of hypocrisy, too.Berating Celine about her son's hair.
Ellen bullying Celine Dion for not cutting her sons hair. Meanwhile Ellen herself is literally a woman with short h… https://t.co/0Lc5WbbfCh— Jess {fan acc} (@Jess {fan acc})1597427096.0
Viola Davis also suffered at Ellen's hands.
With the entire awkward encounter.It seems Ellen will hit the lowest blow in order to get a laugh.
this is when I stopped fuckin w ellen https://t.co/zuyYY8tFMB— jay (@jay)1594092225.0
Ellen delights in putting celebs on the spot.
Including Lady Gaga.Who she accused of ghosting her.
Ellen is a savage 😂 https://t.co/4TZG7BOxFQ— ⚔️ GAGA DAILY ⚔️ (@⚔️ GAGA DAILY ⚔️)1538123499.0
Another horrific Ellen question?
That went to Drew Barrymore, who has been open about her lifelong struggles with addiction.Another fan shared this.
@KevinTPorter @LAFoodBank When I was 15 @TheEllenShow was doing a contest of fans making a bust of her and sending… https://t.co/tkl4xkFaRW— Danielle Acevedo (@Danielle Acevedo)1584969245.0
And who could forget this?
The interview that started it all.In the wake of these unearthed clips and toxic workplace allegations...
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Ellen has made the decision to address the situation to her fans.The star spoke out during the opening monologue to the eighteenth season of her show.
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The footage was initially posted on YouTube, and then later on Twitter before being shown on the show that evening.Speaking on the intro, the host said:
She continued...
She went on to say that changes have been put in place.
Speaking on the press coverage around her not being who she appeared to be on the TV, she said: "I became known as the 'be kind' lady."
She continued...
She continued by saying she is working on herself.
Her statement comes after Warner Bros. Television announced that 3 senior producers had exited The Ellen DeGeneres Show after an investigation.
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The show has reportedly been investigated following allegations of racism and sexual misconduct in 2 BuzzFeed News articles, in which past and present employees of the show claimed they faced racism, fear, and intimidation.After watching the clip, viewers had some strong reactions.
@TheEllenShow Omg I didn’t realise I still follow Ellen. Unfollowing 👋— Florence & No Machine 🧐 (@Florence & No Machine 🧐)1600693251.0
Some have lost all trust in the star...
@TheEllenShow Let's wait now. Since change comes from attitude not words.— Gra (@Gra)1600693675.0
But now, the footage has reached a body language expert.
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And they had a lot to say on the matter.Bruce Durham is a body language expert.
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He explained, "She was joking and trying to keep things jolly but her hand actions give you all you need to know about what was going on inside her head and if she has actually done any of the stuff that has been reported.""Ellen has been named in the media, accused of certain things, this is her speech to the public - saying 'we are back'."
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"You would expect someone in her position to be a bit self-absorbed, anyone in the top position has to have a bit of that about them.""She's already thinking 'I hope this goes well', this is a bit of self sooth."
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"She's trying to be jovial but she's very aware of the downside about getting that wrong but why would she be bothered about it if she hasn't done the things she's accused of?""She knows she's under pressure and is expected to deliver. Can she convince the public that she's trustworthy?"
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"She's trying to block out that negative experience for her. There's repitition of the eye block when she's talking about the toxic atmosphere at the show.""She's trying to lull the people she's talking to into an empathetic connection with her. She makes it clear it's her show with her name on it."
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"I think it would be more authentic and believable if you name it, forget about the jokes and trying to make people laugh, and just name the issue her.""Any firm lack of what she's being accused of is missing."
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"She's trying to use humor as a tool to bring us back on board.""She mentions that 'be kind to yourselves and others' but when she's talking about it she licks her lips and that means adrenaline has kicked in and she's getting ready for some kind of engagement."
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"What other narratives have gone on behind the scenes? Is she trying to protect that image?""She's trying to be confident and display humor but her body language is giving her away. She's talking about being the 'be kind lady'.""
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"It's a big indicator that she feels really uncomfortable.""She's trying to use humor to disguise what the main topic is that she should be devoting time for."
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"She's trying to scale that up while what's going on with her show is small and fluffy.""If this is an apology video it's a terrible attempt. It hasn't got the right tone or focus. It misses the mark totally for the people who have been affected negatively."
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"It was terrible and there's enough [...] to say that Ellen knows a whole load more and more about what went on behind the scenes but is saying 'we've talked about it now so let's move on'."Watch the full monologue below.
Today we’re starting a new chapter. https://t.co/PvpZXnXLv5— Ellen DeGeneres (@Ellen DeGeneres)1600693145.0