Ellen DeGeneres ends pioneering talk show under cloud

By Agence France-Presse

May 26, 2022 3:02 pm

LOS ANGELES: For nearly two decades, 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' and its openly lesbian host have beamed into homes across America, busting stereotypes and charming daytime TV audiences with a feel-good blend of quirky comedy and celebrity cameos.

But after more than 3,000 episodes, a talk show that came to rival even Oprah Winfrey's in terms of its cultural impact departs Thursday under a cloud, after allegations of a toxic workplace at stark odds with its 'be kind' mantra.

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