Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! Add or change photo on IMDbPro Add to list More at IMDbPro All rights reserved. DeGeneres is said to have vowed to meet in small groups with staffers once the health threat of the pandemic has passed. The phrase "be kind" was initially brought up by the host in 2010 to bring awareness to Tyler Clementi, who committed suicide as a teenager after he was bullied for being gay. And I think, also, that we as humans, do really well with beginnings and endings. Buzzfeed Newspublished a new investigation. This crew member allegedly would speak of the fact that not once did DeGeneres ever acknowledge him. More: 'Ellen DeGeneres Show' faces ratings freefall after toxic workplace controversy, DeGeneres toldthe The Hollywood Reporterthat her decision to end the show was not related to last summer's allegations. "So there wasn't something that was in me that was like, 'Oh, she's definitely going to renew again.'". (ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images). ", "Nineteen is a great number. Ellen DeGeneres's talk show will end its run today after 19 years and more than 3,000 episodes. I'm a good person. I take that very seriously. And I want to say I am so sorry to the people who were affected. The move comes after DeGeneres and her On her return to the air in September, she addressed her viewers: I learned that things happen here that never should have happened. Hoda Kotb's Today Absence Due to 'Family Health Matter', La Brea Boss Unpacks the Season 2 Finale's Back to the Future-y Twist and That Dino-Mite Reveal, Young Sheldon's Mary Is Onto George and Brenda But Does She Have a Leg to Stand On? "Being known as the be kind lady is a tricky position to be in. But DeGeneres' hosting duties didn't just take place on her namesake show's stage. Because that's huge and monumental in itself. Once at the very top of her field, Ms. DeGeneres, 63, was bringing in roughly the same number of viewers as Maury Povich and Kelly Clarkson, daytime hosts who, until recently, did not give her much competition. All Rights Reserved, Ellen DeGeneres apologizes again to staff as three top producers leave the show amid misconduct allegations, The Ellen DeGeneres Show is being investigated over the treatment of its employees. "She'sbeen working really, really, really hard,"tWitchnoted. 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. All rights reserved. According to Nielsen, the Season 18 premiere had the highest ratings of any season opener in the last four years for "Ellen." People get picked on, but for four months straight for me. "He worked there for years and she never once acknowledged him. The complaints about the Ellen workplace seemed to contradict the hosts public image, and she suddenly found herself the subject of criticism. As a comedian, Ive always understood the importance of," she said, pausing: "timing. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! The Ellen Show started as the little program that could and became an absolute phenomenon., He added, It was and is an indelible piece of the television landscape, and it will be sorely missed.. "So I feltthat she was going to stay true to that. ELLEN DEGENERES' SHOW ENDING OVER MISCONDUCT SCANDAL, INDUSTRY EXPERTS ALLEGE: 'AUDIENCES CRAVE AUTHENTICITY'. "I talked to Portia. Ratings have tumbled 43% this season, averaging 1.4 million viewers, down from 2.5 million at this point last year. Ratings dropped, and just about a year ago, DeGeneres announced the series would end after this season. In a 2018 interview with The Times, she suggested she was weary of always having to put on a cheerful face and said she had been prepared to leave the show until her brother, the comedian Vance DeGeneres, persuaded her to stay on, arguing that people needed a break from the volatility of the Trump years. "And just the idea of the help and the love and the laughs that have come from the show and then you put the notion of,'We're going to go out with a bang,' on top of that? She previously covered entertainment, lifestyle, science and tech. 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. But she didn't give a damn about anybody. Furthermore,Warner Bros. has sincelaunched an internal investigation. She called that crazy and not true, although she also described herself as an introvert. She apologized to anyone who felt disregarded, according to multiple sources. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says DeGeneres is a pioneering voice with a complicated legacy. The decline seems to have affected the bottom line. Market data provided by Factset. The former staffer detailed the dedication the crew provided to DeGeneres at that time. It's a bittersweet end for a TV host who seems to have let her meteoric comeback blind her to the qualities that made audiences fall in love with her in the first place. Anyone who knows me knows it's the opposite of what I believe and what I hoped for our show My name is on the show and everything we do and I take responsibility for that," she continued. Three top producers of The Ellen DeGeneres Show are leaving after allegations of racism and employee mistreatment, Variety reported on Monday. News. ", 'ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW' PARTED WAYS WITH 3 EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS IN THE WAKE OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS. This crew member further claimed he had met DeGeneres on the set of "The Bernie Mac Show" prior to joining her talk show and felt she was an entirely different person. Everyone was stressed. "It was just not the greatest place to work. Am I glad the show's ending? Still, there is a dark cloud over the show's approaching end, namely allegations published by BuzzFeed in the summer of 2020, featuring former employees saying the show was a toxic workplace, culminating in the departure of three top executives and an on-air apology from DeGeneres herself. Also starring in "Ellen" were Jeremy Piven and Joely Fisher, two stars who the ex-employee said were "nothing" like DeGeneres off-camera. Ellen DeGeneres, winner of the Carol Burnett Award, poses at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 5, 2020. After interviewing more than 100 people connected to the show, the probe found that there was no evidence of systemic racism on the show, although there was an acknowledgment that more needed to be done in terms of diversity and inclusion. I was not an easy sale; they were telling me I couldnt relate to housewives, Ms. DeGeneres said in a 2012 interview with The New York Times. Andy Swift / I am Ellen DeGeneres. "With the cancel culture out there, people are getting canceled for the silliest of things, but this person can manipulate people and treat people the way they want, day in and day out, because of their title or status.". Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. That episode scored the biggest ratings for Ellen in four years. Ellen DeGeneres announced she is ending her talk show. He added that the apology DeGeneres delivered viewers during her Season 18 opener last September came "too late.". ', The True Story Behind 'Cocaine Bear': A 175-Pound Beast, a Dead Drug Smuggler in Gucci Loafers and More, Michael B. Jordan Meets Reporter at 'Creed III' Premiere Who 'Teased Him all the Time' in High School: 'I Was the Corny Kid, Right? ", "I seriously wish you well. DeGeneres also acknowledged recent reports about her own behavior toward staff members, and said she wasnt perfect, according to People magazine. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. All Rights Reserved. The staffer said "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" end has been a long time brewing. Ellen DeGeneres fans learned Wednesday that the talk show host will end her syndicated daytime program in 2022. Thank you. Because whiledaytime TV (and dance!) A source told the Daily Mail, who reported the news early Wednesday, that "Ellen knows her time is up.". Several employees also said producers had sexually harassed them. Managers of local TV stations initially did not think the same. Newsin an exclusive interview. On Thursday, Majercak spoke to Fox News about the demise of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" on the heels of her announcement that it will end in 2022. With the announcement on Wednesday that she will end her long-running talk show next year, Ellen DeGeneres is stepping away from her biggest platform in a The news was shared during a videoconference call with over 200 staff members of the show, during which an emotional DeGeneres also spoke and apologized again to staffers, according to Variety. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER, "People put a lot of thought into watching the Ellen DeGeneres Show. Some people set their lives up around what she talks about, what she recommends, and how she lives her life," he said. All rights reserved. '", She also addressed cancel culture. The latter he praised for being polite. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. My instinct told me its time. You know what I'm saying? Per Nielsen's ratings in March, "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" lost over 1 million viewers over the course of the shows current season. "I take that very seriously. Big change: Ellen DeGeneres to end her daytime talk show after one more season, "The truth is, I always trust my instincts. You can reach her at Melissa.Roberto@fox.com. DEGENERES: I lift weights. The departures had been expected ever since Glavin, Leman and Norman were cited in a July 30 story published by BuzzFeed about allegations of misconduct, harassment and questionable behavior on the set of the show. The Be Kind Box now available includes ice globe facial massagers from the brand Aceology, a vegan leather shoulder bag from Samara and a reusable water bottle from Fill It Forward. "But, for me, I'm just trying to enjoy it as much as I possibly can because it's been such a huge blessing. The talk show host "seemed very sad," the insider said. 2023 E! ", Ellen also told the outlet thatthere were moments where she did not want to return to her show because of the controversy. The phone didn't ring for three years. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published Wednesday, DeGeneres The comedian told the Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday that she will end the long-running "Ellen DeGeneres Show" in 2022. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. "Also, on the periodic table, 19 is the atomic number for potassium.". I was told after that in no way, shape or form that I was supposed to speak to her directly," the third source claimed. Degeneres has had countless high-profile guests on her show, including A-list celebrities like Rob Lowe (pictured) and former presidents. "For the record, the day to day responsibility of The Ellen Show is completely on us. "Ellen" staff was given the news during a virtual meeting on Monday, which was led by the 62-year-old comedian, sources told Fox News at the time. DeGeneres sent a letter to her staff shortly after those reports came out, insisting that she always wanted her show to be place of happiness, and that she was disappointed to learn that this has not been the case. Ellen is the one person that I've been assigned to -- and I've been assigned to quite a few celebrities -- that has never taken the time to say hi to me," Majercak claimed. After more than 3,000 episodes, the finale one airs Thursday. Boss spoke out about the show last week in an interview with Us Weekly, as the Deseret News reported. We immediately began an internal investigation and we are taking steps, together, to correct the issues., Several of DeGeneres close celebrity pals have chimed in. News that Ellen called for a last-minute all-staff meetingon the afternoon of Tuesday, May 11, andthen broke the news about her departure. "I'm holding their hands and walking them through individuals and large groups of people. Anyone can read what you share. Sources close to the situation said Leman and Glavin are also out as EPs on other DeGeneres-produced shows, including NBCs Ellens Game of Games. Staffers were also told that the show has pushed back its 18th season debut by a few days, to Sept. 14. "So, yeah, you know, we'll see.". First of all, the 19thamendment gave women the right to vote. Ms. DeGeneres apologized to her staff in the summer, when the show was on hiatus. "When the Ellen sitcom ended, a lot of people on set were relieved. Legal Statement. DEGGANS: Her sunny comedy eventually earned her a sitcom on ABC. The show has faced criticism for a lack of diversity on its staff, something the studio has promised to address. Though she revealed on the May 13episodeof her eponymous series that she "hadthought a lot about this decision," meditating about it and talking it over with wife PortiaDe Rossi,"Two years ago, I signed a deal for three more years," she explained, "and I always knew in my heart that season 19 would be my last.". She announced the show's end to the Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday, confirming it will wrap after Season 19 in 2022. WebBorn on 24 Mar 1844. Ellen has averaged about 1.4 million viewers in the 2020-21 season, a 44 percent decline from about 2.6 million last season, according to Nielsen. We know where she is. 2023 E! Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and celebrity gossip. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. "Ellen pretty much just gave me a side glance out of her eye and didn't even say 'hello,' or 'thank you for protecting my mother, my wife and me,'" Tom Majercak alleged. Newsdidn't disclose, to make sexually explicit comments in the office. And it's not easy." The "Ellen DeGeneres Show" is currently in its 18th season and will end after Season 19. I know who I am. She insisted the show would come back strong next month. and NBC are part of the NBCUniversal family.). Ellen DeGeneres apologizes again to staff as three top producers leave the show amid misconduct allegations. The hostess herself has also been accused in recent months of poor behavior towardsome guestsandlesser-known celebrities. ', Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for May 12, Fox News learned three producers of the talk show were ousted, Michael B. Jordan apologized to his mom before steamy Calvin Klein underwear ad was released, Kristin Cavallari jokes shes 'heartless' for breaking up with guys over text: 'I know thats horrible', Gisele Bndchen shares tips for when 'life gets challenging': 'Remember that the sun rises everyday', Amy Grant says she leaned on her faith after horrific bike accident: Its helped me not be afraid, Bette Midler confesses to plastic surgery: Time smooths 'everything out', Meghan Markle, Prince Harry 'stunned' by King Charles' 'cruel' Frogmore Cottage eviction, report says. 2023 TVLine Media, LLC. A major beauty influencer who appeared on her talk show in January also claimed DeGeneres was particularly "cold" and gave preferential treatment to A-list guests. "Nobody likes to see a show end or their paycheck stop, but I'm sure a lot of people on that set are probably relieved that it's over. Sasha Savitsky is the Senior Editor of SEO at Fox News Digital. The trio was suspended in the wake of the BuzzFeed story and have since been terminated, multiple sources said. Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and celebrity gossip. At the same time, during the meeting Connelly and Lassner addressed the results of the studios internal investigation that was sparked by the flurry of reports. She started out as a lighthearted comic with an absurdist streak, a rare figure whose jokes were family-friendly in the blustery, macho comedy world of the 1980s, when the noisier Sam Kinison, Eddie Murphy and Andrew Dice Clay drew the crowds. I'm 35 years old. I mean, why can't I just say the truth, I mean, be who I am? Later on Thursday, DeGeneres will be joined by Oprah Winfrey during her May 13 episode to further discuss the show's final season. ELLEN DEGENERES' BODYGUARD AT 2014 OSCARS BACKS UP NOT-SO-NICE ALLEGATIONS: 'SHE'S COLD', Degeneres has had countless high-profile guests on her show, including A-list celebrities like Rob Lowe (pictured) and former presidents. Drop em in a comment below. She noted all this in her on-air apology, telling viewers, Being known as the Be Kind Lady is a tricky position to be in. Degeneres has had countless high-profile guests on her show including A-list celebrities and former presidents. Ellen DeGeneres revealed today that she is ending The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2022 after its 19th season wraps. In that time, he continued, "We've employed thousands and thousands and thousands of people, changed a lot of lives, but that's something to do that same thing every single day. But if I was quitting the show because of that, I wouldn't have come back this season. Three senior producers executive producers Ed Glavin and Kevin Leman, and co-executive producer Jonathan Norman have been ousted from the Warner Bros.-distributed syndicated strip following damning allegations raised in recent reports by Buzzfeed and Variety. Fox News spoke to three employees who worked on shows starring DeGeneres, including one whose time working for the star dates back to the 1990s when the "Ellen" sitcom was at its peak. Market data provided by Factset. Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. Ellen plans to discuss the news of her upcoming talk show departure more on her series on Thursday, May 13, sitting down with longtime pal and daytime predecessor Oprah Winfrey. "Deep down, I hope that some people finally realize there was some not-so-honest persona taking place in front of our eyes. The same day Ellen shared her letter, Buzzfeed Newspublished a new investigation. I don't lift them every day. The hostess herself has also been accused in recent months of poor behavior towardsome guestsandlesser-known celebrities. But you will never, ever have a time like this where you were held in the public's eye and received the joy in such a way. DEGGANS: That's DeGeneres speaking at Tulane University's 2009 commencement about the coming out episode. In all seriousness, I truly have felt like next season was the right time to end this amazing chapter. Ellen DeGeneres has told viewers she is ending her long-running TV show because "I truly have felt like next season was the right time" to bring it to a close. Jeremy Piven would acknowledge people. I am a person who likes to make people happy. Three former staffers who worked on programs featuring Ellen DeGeneres say they are not at all surprised that her daytime talk show is coming to an end after its 2020 toxic workplace scandal. In her career-making debut on The Tonight Show, in 1986, she started with a joke that seemed harmless enough at first. You're going to go on. EXCLUSIVE: At least three former staffers once employed by Ellen DeGeneres are speaking out about the host's daytime talk show coming to an end, and they all share one common view: they're "not surprised.". As the show went on, its host displayed more sides of herself. Three senior producers have been fired from The Ellen DeGeneres Show after a series of reports exposed the show's toxic work environment. It was devastating. By Starr Bowenbank. Your thoughts on Ellen-gate? But not Ellen.". Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. DeGeneres revealed the decision Wednesday in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. DeGeneres daytime talk show had dropped dramatically in viewership following the star's toxic workplace scandal that dominated headlines last year. "It's about time," Majercak said of the show's end. DeGeneres said she informed staff of the decision on May 11. News theywere taking the allegations "very seriously. 'ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW' PARTED WAYS WITH 3 EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS IN THE WAKE OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS. It wasn't to do anything other than to free myself up from this heaviness that I was carrying around. Then viewers started tuning out. An enduring daytime TV hit suffered a sharp ratings decline after complaints of workplace misconduct clanged against the performers public image. Now she'll exit daytime TV, just as activists fear renewed legal attacks on same-sex marriage, and rising incidents of homophobia and transphobia might threaten the progress she once embodied. DeGeneres was emotional to the point of tears, and apologetic as she addressed more than 200 staffers. Don't do it," DeGeneres jokingly added. She added that reading disturbing allegations about the atmosphere on the show was heartbreaking.. Mr. Paratore introduced her to people at stations across the country, the affiliates agreed to carry Ellen and it was a hit, often drawing an audience of roughly three million. DeGeneres, who noted she recently reached the 3,000-episode milestone, went on to explain her decision to end the talk show, which premiered in 2003. Ellen DeGeneres is pulling out all the celebrity stops for the final episodes of her daytime talk series. Earlier this week, Andy Lassner spoke out on Twitter after a follower insinuated The Ellen DeGeneres Show was being canceled due to allegations made She signed a new contract through 2022. Ellen DeGeneres has decided to end her daytime talk show, which has faltered in the ratings after allegations of a toxic workplace environment where top producers engaged in a wide range of sexual misconduct with Three producers of the show are leaving amid allegations of racism and mistreatment on the set. Yes.". WebThe Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV Series 20032023) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Obviously, something changed, and I am disappointed to learn that this has not been the case," the star wrote in a letter obtained by E! Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. She had indeed hinted at pulling the plug in recent years. I take that very seriously, and I want to say I am so sorry to the people who were affected. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. According to the publication, nearly a dozen former employees said it was common for one producer, whose name E! Like that's really exciting.". "BuzzFeed's filled with false claims that misrepresent me, my actions and all that I stand for. Web112k Followers, 693 Following, 466 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Jeannie Klisiewicz (@iamjeanniek) In a statement, a lawyer for Leman said the seasoned executive was being unduly blamed. She has been back in her Warner Bros. studio this season but has been stuck playing to large TV screens filled with images of audience members watching from their homes. Am I surprised it happened? She added: "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.". "This has been a long time coming," the former staffer, who wished to remain anonymous, told Fox News in an interview this week. So let me give you some advice. Executive producers Ed Glavin and Kevin Leman, as well as co-executive producer Jonathan Norman, have parted ways with the show following reports of a toxic work environment that led to an investigation of the Ellen show last month, according to Variety. Ellen DeGeneres plans to end her daytime talk show after its upcoming 19th season. The host also announced that the shows resident DJ, Stephen tWitch Boss, was promoted to co-executive producer. With the announcement on Wednesday that she will end her long-running talk show next year, Ellen DeGeneres is stepping away from her biggest platform in a career that started in a New Orleans comedy club, led her to more than 30 Emmys and the Presidential Medal of Freedom and included a late phase during which she adopted Be Kind as a motto and brand name for products she sold to her fans. Warner Media declined to comment. Last July, Tom Majercak, the bodyguard whose job it was to protect DeGeneres throughout the awards show, claimed to Fox News in an exclusive interview that she was "cold" to him. I hardly ever do lift them. DEGGANS: That's quite a journey for a performer who got her early fame as a lighthearted comic who cracked jokes about airline travel and working out, like this bit from a 1992 HBO special. WebAbout Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Clearly some didn't. In April 2020, crew members of her namesake talk showleaked detailsabout the television host's lack of support amid thecoronaviruspandemic, including claims she left employees in the dark about the status of their jobs and pay. Ellen DeGeneres reportedly shared this news with her staff on Monday, adding that it broke her heart to read all of the complaints from former employees. "We get to say hello and goodbye to some of the guests that we've helped over the years. DEGENERES: And it wasn't to make a political statement. The point is, I need to take a break from talking. I lift weights religiously. Degeneres has had countless high-profile guests on her show including A-list celebrities and former presidents. DEGGANS: DeGeneres's apology rang hollow to some who'd heard rumors her offstage persona was more critical and mean than her sunny onscreen attitude. "She also announced the Tig Notaro animated comedy special on HBO Max, NBC's Family Game Fight was announced two months ago, NBC's Ellen's Game of Games, FOX's Masked Dancer, etc. The TV host, 41, was diagnosed with epiglottitis and hospitalized recently. Earlier this week, Andy Lassnerspoke out on Twitter after a followerinsinuated The Ellen DeGeneres Show was being canceled due to allegations made againstEllen DeGeneres' eponymous show. By 1997, DeGeneres was ready to come out as gay in real life and on the show in an episode where a character accidentally activates a public address system while confessing her attraction to a friend, played by Laura Dern. These Are the Stars Who Could Fill Ellen DeGeneres' Shoes, Mike Rozman/Warner Brothers/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images, his newlimited-edition Psycho Bunny x tWitch collaboration. A fter what will ultimately be 19 years on the air, The Ellen DeGeneres Show will officially come to an end in 2022. Legal Statement. Theres been love and there will continue to be love.. "There's so much gratitude and thanks wrapped around the idea of next year," he explained, "because if you listen to Ellen talk about it, she wanted to do the show because she also wanted to continue to help people as much as she possibly canand put laughs and love and light out. She acknowledged she can be introverted at times and she apologized if that was ever seen as hurtful, said another source, according to People. And shes committed to that, a source told People. "We have made the necessary changes and today we are starting a new chapter. A major beauty influencer who appeared on her talk show in January also claimed DeGeneres was particularly "cold" and gave preferential treatment to A-list guests. August 17 2020, 5:01 PM PDT. 2023 E! Its the end of an era: Ellen DeGeneres is stepping back from The Ellen DeGeneres Show after 18 years on television. "It was a very hard thing for her to tell her team.". ", "We are truly heartbroken and sorry to learn that even one person in our production family has had a negative experience. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. DeGeneres told the staff this is a reset, things are changing and things are going to be better moving forward. The fact that a deeply flawed BuzzFeed article has led to the termination of an innocent man a popular figure and a creative force behind the Ellen show and a string of other projects produced with Ellen is shocking, said Leman attorney Michael Plonsker. The show's workplace scandal damaged that image to a daytime TV audience which values authenticity. This regime change come less than a month after a series of bombshell reports from Variety and BuzzFeed brought the shows toxic workplace culture to light. Majercak stressed he's not happy the show is ending, but he's also not in shock that her exit comes around the one-year anniversary of when dozens of staffers spoke up about toxic behavior on set in a expose published by Buzzfeed News. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. "The issue is these three executive producers running the show who are in charge of all these people [and] who make the culture and are putting out this feeling of bullying and being mean. No. By Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. In this Oct. 13, 2016, file photo, Ellen DeGeneres appears during a commercial break at a taping of The Ellen Show in Burbank. DEGENERES: I lost my career. "And I don't want to generalize because there are some bad people out there and those people shouldn't work again but, in general, the culture today is one where you can't learn and grow, which is, as human beings, what we're here to do. I have known Ellen for years and I can honestly say that shes one of the dopest people on the fking planet. "One time, I was talking to Alexa and Siri answered, and then another time I was talking to the TV, and I accidentally texted my eye doctor. DeGeneres responded to the persistent rumor that staffers and guests were told not to address her or even look her in the eye if they encountered the host on the set or in the offices on the Warner Bros. lot. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Subscribers to Be Kind who pay $197.96 a year receive four boxes, one for each season, filled with products from socially or environmentally conscious brands. ", Having a front row seat for the past seven years to the demands of helming your own daytime talk show did little to convincethe So You Think You Can Dance alumthatEllen would be inking a new contract.