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Three producers ‘part ways’ with Ellen DeGeneres show amid toxic workplace complaints



Three producers have reportedly been fired from The Ellen DeGeneres Show following allegations of a dysfunctional workplace.

DeGeneres has been at the centre of controversy following the allegations of toxic workplace culture, which has led to an internal review and an apology from DeGeneres to her staff.

Executive producers Ed Glavin and Kevin Leman and co-executive producer Jonathan Norman “parted ways” with the long-running daytime series, a spokesperson for producer Warner Bros said in a statement on Monday.


An internal company investigation of claims about the show was prompted by a BuzzFeed News report in July based on 36 interviews with ex-staffers, who complained about or said they witnessed improper and unfair treatment.

Most of the allegations were tied to executive producers and senior managers, including Mr Glavin, Mr Leman and Mr Norman, BuzzFeed News said.

Those making the claims against them were not identified.

A representative for Mr Leman did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Representatives for Mr Glavin and Mr Norman could not immediately be contacted.

In statements to BuzzFeed News after the July 30 story was published online, Mr Leman denied “any kind of sexual impropriety” and Mr Norman said he categorically denied the accusations.

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Ms DeGeneres informed staff of the shake-up on Monday in a video conference call, according to Variety, which first reported the development.

She said she found claims about the show’s environment to be “heartbreaking”, the trade publication said, citing unidentified sources.

The comedian and host had sent a memo to her staff after last month’s BuzzFeed article, recalling her early promise of ensuring a workplace where “everyone would be treated with respect”.

Something changed, she said, “and for that, I am sorry”.

In a separate July statement, Warner Bros said parent company WarnerMedia’s investigation revealed what it called “some flaws in the show’s daily management”.

Although not all of the allegations were corroborated, the studio said it was “disappointed that the primary findings of the investigation indicated some deficiencies related to the show’s day-to-day management”.

No details were specified at the time, and Warner Bros had no further comment on Monday beyond confirming the producers’ departures.

Additional reporting by PA Media.



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