“As you may have heard, there were allegations this summer of a toxic work environment in our showroom and then there was an investigation. I knew that things that happened here should never have happened. I take that very seriously and want to say that I am very sorry for the people who have been affected.” I know I am in a position of privilege and strength and yet the responsibility comes and I take responsibility for what happens in my show, ”DeGeneres said.
Show distributor, Warner Bros. Television, owned by CNN’s parent company WarnerMedia.
A statement from WarnerMedia released at the time stated that “Warner Bros. and Ellen DeGeneres are taking recent allegations about the show’s workplace culture very seriously”.
On Monday, DeGeneres said the show has since made “necessary changes”.
She added, “We’ve had a lot of conversations over the past few weeks about the show, the workplace, and what we want in the future. We’ve made the necessary changes and today we’re starting a new chapter.”
She also joked about calling her a “be nice” lady, saying that this is a “difficult situation to be in.”
She continued, “Being a“ be nice ”lady is a difficult situation for you to be in. So let me give you some advice if anyone is considering changing their surname or giving yourself a title, do not get along with the“ be nice ”lady. Do not do it. The truth is, I’m the person you see on TV. “
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