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    Ellen DeGeneres to Be Back Filming Talk Show in Studio One Month After COVID-19 Diagnosis

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    ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ has been airing reruns since December 10, and was initially scheduled to resume production on January 4 amid rising cases of the coronavirus.

    Jan 9, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Ellen DeGeneres will return to work on Monday, January 11.
    The star’s self-titled talk show has been airing reruns since 10 December after the 62-year-old presenter was diagnosed with coronavirus.

    Filming was due to resume on 4 January at the Warner Bros. lot but, amid rising cases of the virus and the fact Southern California’s hospitals are overstretched, the date was pushed to next week.

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    It has been confirmed the show will film without a studio audience, with a number of other restrictions in place, including a skeleton staff and crew, with a goal to minimise the number of employees needed at the show’s offices at any given time.
    However, studio officials have confirmed all crew members will be paid during the modified production schedule following previous uncertainty in the early days of the first lockdown in 2020.
    Like Ellen’s show, Dr. Phil will also resume production next Monday from its Paramount Studios set, but it will feature a live audience on Zoom.
    Meanwhile, the current situation in California has seen nighttime talk show hosts Jimmy Kimmel and James Corden return to broadcasting from their homes this week.

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      Ellen DeGeneres Takes a Break as She's Diagnosed With Covid-19

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      The daytime talk show host is following ‘all proper guidelines’ after she has tested positive for coronavirus and she promises to be back after the holidays.

      Dec 11, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Comedienne and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has tested positive for COVID-19.
      Production on her U.S. daytime series, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”, has been shut down until January (21) as the star enters quarantine.
      Breaking the news to fans via Twitter on Thursday (10Dec20), she wrote, “Hello everyone. I want to let you all know I tested positive for Covid-19.”
      “Fortunately, I’m feeling fine right now. Anyone who has been in close contact with me has been notified, and I am following all proper guidelines. I’ll see you all again after the holidays. Please stay healthy and safe. Love, Ellen.”
      The news comes after a rough few months for Ellen, who is attempting to bounce back from a potentially career-destroying summer expose about “toxic” working conditions on her talk show.
      She is the latest celebrity to contract the COVID – Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Idris Elba, Dwayne Johnson, and Bryan Cranston are among the stars who have battled the virus.

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      While most of those stars were fortunate to have asymptomatic infection or experience mild symptoms and recover after self-isolation, some others were not so lucky.
      Nick Cordero died in July after being treated for more than three months in a hospital. Before his death, his leg was amputated due to blood clot. He was also fitted with a tracheostomy tube to help him breathe as his severely-damaged lungs were filled with holes due to coronavirus.
      Just recently, Jeremih was hospitalized for the deadly virus as well. He spent weeks fighting for his life before being released from the hospital at the weekend (05Dec20).
      On Wednesday, he took to Instagram with a note to his supporters. “THANK GOD IM STILL HERE, THANK YA’LL FOR THE (prayer) UP #imbackkkk,” he captioned an image of himself getting a haircut.
      Jeremih also stated, “First and foremost, I would like to thank God and the incredible team of doctors and nurses at Northwestern Memorial Hospital for saving my life. I will be forever grateful. I would also like to thank my family and friends for all their prayers and well wishes. I’m overwhelmed with gratitude.”

      “A special thanks to Chance the Rapper, 50 Cent and Diddy for their love and support. I would like to thank all my fans and people around the world who prayed for me. I’m getting stronger everyday, and look forward to spending time with my sons.”

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      Ellen DeGeneres Credits 'Amazing' Staff for People's Choice Awards Win After Toxic Workplace Scandal

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      Collecting the Daytime Talk Show of 2020 gong, the host of ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ additionally expresses her gratitude to the fans who support and stick by her throughout a difficult year.

      Nov 17, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Ellen DeGeneres was quick to thank the staff on her daytime talk show as she accepted her People’s Choice Award on Sunday night (November 15) after a difficult year.
      A handful of current and former employees went public with claims the set of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” was a “toxic” environment of misconduct, bad behavior and harassment in a BuzzFeed expose over the summer.
      The scandal prompted DeGeneres to apologize to her staff and promise conditions would get better, while three producers on the show were fired following an investigation.
      Despite the controversy, Ellen’s program took home the Daytime Talk Show of 2020 gong at Sunday night’s ceremony, with the 62-year-old making sure to thank her crew as she accepted the prize.

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      “Thank you, thank you, thank you, from deep, deep down in my heart. I thank you,” she said. “I am not only accepting this award for myself but on behalf of my amazing crew and staff who make the show possible they show up every single day, give 100 percent of themselves, 100 percent of the time.”
      “I love them all…I thank them for what they do every single day to help that show be the best that we try to make it every single day.”
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      Ellen also took the opportunity to thank her fans for supporting her throughout the scandal.
      “I know (where) this award comes from – thank you to the people,” she continued. “Thanks for all of my fans for supporting me and sticking by me, I can’t tell you how grateful I am and what this means to mean, it’s more than I could possibly tell you, especially now.”

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      Ellen DeGeneres' Staff Not Impressed by Her Apology in Season Premiere

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      A current employee of ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ describes the host’s monologue on the first episode of season 18 as a scheme to ‘get viewers back’ because it’s premiere week.
      Sep 23, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Ellen DeGeneres’ apology to her current and former talk show employees fell flat on Monday (21Sep20) – they’ve accused her of using their issues to pump up ratings.
      The TV personality returned to her studio to kick off the 18th season of her show and immediately addressed complaints from staffers about the toxicity behind the scenes on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”.
      Many employees claimed DeGeneres had turned her back on misconduct in the workplace, prompting the “Finding Dory” star to apologise to staff earlier this summer.
      Following an investigation, three producers were fired and Ellen insisted she’d be making some changes to improve conditions and the workplace culture, but she waited for the 18th season premiere to address the public about the attack on her reputation as the “be kind lady” – and current and past employees were not happy with the way she started the show.

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      “Not only did Ellen turn my trauma, turn our traumas, into a joke, she somehow managed to make this about her,” one former employee told Buzzfeed News. “When she said, ‘Oh, my summer was great’ and that was supposed to be funny I thought, ‘It’s funny that you had a rough summer because everyone was calling out all of the allegations of your toxic work environment and now you’re the one suffering?’ ”
      A current employee questioned the timing of the apology, “It’s always tactical. The average person will listen to it and make their own choices, but what people don’t always take into account is that information is power, and she’s sharing it now because it’s for premiere week and it’s to get viewers back, and that just feels the opposite of what this message is about.”
      Another former staffer added, “When you’re talking about people who have accused her leadership of the seriousness of sexual misconduct, I don’t think it’s appropriate to have jokes in the monologue.”
      During her opening monologue, Ellen said, “As you may have heard, this summer there were allegations of a toxic work environment at our show and then there was an investigation. I learned that things happened here that never should have happened. I take that very seriously and I want to say I am so sorry to the people who were affected. I know that I’m in a position of privilege and power and I realise that with that comes responsibility, and I take responsibility for what happens at my show…”
      “Being known as the ‘be kind’ lady is a tricky position to be in. So let me give you some advice out there if anybody’s thinking of changing their title or giving yourself a nickname, do not go with the ‘be kind’ lady. Don’t do it. The truth is I am that person that you see on TV.”

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      Ellen Discusses 'Toxic' Workplace Allegations and Her Image as 'Be Kind' Lady During TV Return

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      The ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ host says in a monologue during her TV return, ‘If anybody’s thinking of changing their title or giving yourself a nickname, do not go with the ‘be kind’ lady.’
      Sep 22, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Ellen DeGeneres addressed the workplace misconduct allegations against her and her team in a monologue that opened season 18 of her U.S. TV chat show.
      “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” host has been at the centre of a scandal after BuzzFeed News published a report in July (20) which detailed staffers negative experiences on the “Ellen” set, including claims of being penalised for taking medical leave, instances of racial microaggressions and fear of retribution for raising complaints.
      After previously revealing she would “talk about it” on her show, Ellen addressed the claims she presided over a “toxic” workplace culture in the premiere episode of the latest series on Monday (21Sep20).
      “As you may have heard, this summer there were allegations of a toxic work environment at our show and then there was an investigation. I learned that things happened here that never should have happened,” she opened the show by saying.
      “I take that very seriously and I want to say I am so sorry to the people who were affected. I know that I’m in a position of privilege and power and I realized that with that comes responsibility, and I take responsibility for what happens at my show.”

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      The comedian turned chat icon went on to say that the latest season represents the start of a “new chapter” for everyone working on the show, following an investigation that resulted in the dismissal of two executive producers.
      Ellen also addressed allegations that behind the scenes she fails to live up to her “be kind” catchphrase – which she adopted while pleading with viewers to treat each other following the suicide of a bullied gay teen.
      “I thought the world needed more kindness and it was a reminder that we all needed that, and I think we need it more than ever right now,” she explained. “Being known as the ‘be kind’ lady is a tricky position to be in.”
      “So let me give you some advice out there if anybody’s thinking of changing their title or giving yourself a nickname, do not go with the ‘be kind’ lady. Don’t do it. The truth is I am that person that you see on TV.”
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      No audience was in attendance due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but according to People magazine, Ellen’s wife Portia de Rossi was on hand to support her on set and her crew applauded at the end of the speech.

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      Ellen DeGeneres to Address Toxic Workplace Allegations During Upcoming TV Return

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      Ellen is expected to talk about allegations of harassment and misconduct behind the scenes on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ when the program returns later this month.
      Sep 9, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Ellen DeGeneres will return to her studio home and address her namesake show’s summer drama on 21 September (20).
      The comedian issued an apology to staff on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” after former and current employees went public with claims of harassment and misconduct behind the scenes.
      Some whistleblowers told BuzzFeed there was a “toxic culture” on the show and they accused Ellen of turning a blind eye to alleged abuses.
      The expose prompted a major WarnerMedia investigation, following which three senior producers were fired.
      Now, DeGeneres has confirmed she’ll be back in the studio for Season 18 of the show next month, and she will address the claims against herself and the producers during the first episode.
      “I can’t wait to get back to work and back to our studio. And, yes, we’re gonna talk about it,” DeGeneres says.
      She and her crew left the studio in March (20) as the coronavirus crisis began. She subsequently hosted a series of shows virtually from her home.
      The season premiere will feature an in-studio interview with Tiffany Haddish, who last week revealed she had tested positive for COVID-19.
      Kerry Washington, Alec Baldwin, and Chrissy Teigen are also lined up to appear on shows during Ellen’s first week back.

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      Anne Heche Implies Ellen DeGeneres at Fault Over Ex-Staffers' Toxic Workplace Claims

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      The ‘Gracie’s Choice’ actress, who dated the TV host from 1997 to 2000, has weighed in on the accusations against her ex-girlfriend despite admitting that they haven’t been in touch for years.
      Aug 18, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Actress Anne Heche has suggested the disgruntled former staffmembers accusing her ex-girlfriend Ellen DeGeneres of running a toxic workplace may be telling the truth.
      Throughout the coronavirus lockdown, Ellen has been dragged through the media for the way she and her producers allegedly treat TV employees, and she recently apologised for allowing such a culture of bullying, misconduct, and harassment to exist on set – but that hasn’t stopped the stories of negative experiences from continuing to hit headlines.
      Ellen’s wife, actress Portia de Rossi, and celebrity friends like Katy Perry, Ashton Kutcher and Kevin Hart have spoken out in the talk show titan’s defence, but now the comedienne’s former girlfriend, Heche, is weighing in on the scandal.
      In an interview with Mr. Warburton magazine, Heche insists the exes haven’t been in touch, but indicates there must be something to the mountain of allegations for it to create such a controversy.
      “I haven’t spoken to Ellen in years. I’d listen to the people who have,” the 51-year-old said.
      Heche continued, “If I’m standing someplace and I don’t like what’s going on there and I stay there, it’s my fault. So what are the actions that got me there and why can’t I get out of it easily if that’s not something that I want to be engaged in?”
      “Ellen is standing where she walks, and that is hers to continue that journey.”

      Heche dated DeGeneres from 1997 to 2000, shortly after the funnywoman publicly came out as a lesbian, and although they both suffered backlash in their personal and professional lives, the “Donnie Brasco” star has no regrets about the relationship, calling it “a beautiful part” of her life.
      DeGeneres went on to wed de Rossi in 2008.

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      'Ellen' Current DJ 'Stephen 'tWitch' Boss Weighs in on Toxic Workplace Allegations

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      The ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ star insists there will continue to be love for Ellen DeGeneres despite allegations that she ignored toxic environment on her show.
      Aug 13, 2020
      AceShowbiz – “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” star Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss has spoken out about allegations against the TV host.
      Ellen has come under fire over numerous allegations of a “toxic” work environment from former employees, and recently released a statement, admitting she was “sorry” about the alleged incidents.
      While the comic has said little more on the matter, Boss, who has been the DJ on the talk show since 2014, told US Weekly that he legally couldn’t say much on the matter, but confirmed he is still employed with the show and remains good friends with Ellen.
      “We can’t speak too much legally about it, but I’ll say this, there’s been love,” he shared. “Obviously there’s some things to address, but from my standpoint and from countless others, there’s been love.”
      The “So You Think You Can Dance” star added he’s going to “just leave it at that until there’s a time where we can address more publicly. There’s been love and there will continue to be love.”
      While Boss’ experience has been positive, former DJ Tony Okungbowa, who appeared on the show from 2003 to 2006 and again from 2007 to 2013, admitted he “did experience and feel the toxicity of the environment” on the programme.

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      Howard Stern Offers Ellen DeGeneres Strong Advice Amid Show's Backlash

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      In the Monday, August 10 episode of his SiriusXM show, the longtime radio personality, who has been friends with Ellen for years, revealed what would he do if he were in Ellen’s shoes.
      Aug 11, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Howard Stern is weighing in on the toxic culture allegations against both Ellen DeGeneres and her show “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”. In the Monday, August 10 episode of his SiriusXM show, the longtime radio personality revealed what would he do if he were in Ellen’s shoes.
      “You know what I’d do if I was Ellen? I would change my whole image. I’d go on the air and be a son of a b***h,” the 65-year-old said. “People would come on and (I would) go, ‘F**k you’ [and] just be a p***k.”
      Howard, who has been friends with Ellen for years, went on saying, “So you think I’m a p***k? I’m going to show you exactly. … I’m known on the air as a p***k, but off the air, I’m known as a great guy, you know, for the most part.”
      Howard made the comments after new allegations against Ellen surfaced online. Ben Gravolet, a man in her Louisiana hometown, accused the star of bullying and fat-shaming him as a pre-teen. “I would dread going to (my mum’s) office to see her after school or on a day if I was sick and Ellen was there,” the 52-year-old father of three and New Orleans marketing agency vice president claimed.
      “She would criticize my weight. I would try to do homework in the office, she’d call me stupid, she’d call me fat. She would criticize my clothes,” he added.
      Ellen was also hit by claims she tried to get a waitress suspended for having chipped nail polish. Actress Chris Farah alleged she was working at popular Los Angeles restaurant Real Food Daily in 2014 when Ellen and her wife Portia de Rossi came in for a meal. She was thrilled to meet the stars but found out later Ellen had emailed the restaurant owner complaining about her server’s “s****y” nail polish.

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