Former daytime talk show host Ellen DeGeneres discussed her departure from television following claims of a “toxic” workplace during a new standup set.
The 66-year-old celeb reflected on being “kicked out of show business” for being “mean” during a comedy show at the Largo in Los Angeles last week, per People.
DeGeneres also claimed to have become the “most hated person in America” after the report about “Ellen” being a toxic workplace full of intimidation and even alleged sexual abuse was published by Buzzfeed News in July 2020. DeGeneres denied knowledge of any wrongdoing but apologized to employees and fans anyway.
“I take [the allegations] 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…
