months later, “The Ellen Show” was accused of being a “toxic” place to work in a bombshell BuzzFeed article that featured interviews with 11 former staffers.ĭeGeneres subsequently offered an on-air apology, saying she was not aware of the alleged problems plaguing her production. However, the widespread reports were followed by a significant dip in sponsors and ratings, with the star announcing in May 2021 that she would be ending the series. DeGeneres announced nearly a year ago that the 19th season of the show would be her last.
She insisted that her decision had nothing to do with behind-the-scenes controversy.ĭeGeneres told The Hollywood Reporter that her decision had nothing to do with behind-the-scenes controversy.
