Jerry O'Connell on Feeling 'Compelled' to Defend Ellen DeGeneres Amid Workplace Allegations (Exclusive)

Ellen DeGeneres wants to talk to her viewers about what's been going on behind the scenes at her daytime talk show. The Emmy winner was caught by paparazzi on Saturday as she headed to lunch with a friend in Santa Barbara, California — and she insisted that conversations will be had amid 's recent producer shakeup. «I will be talking to my fans,» she said in the video, obtained by The new season of is set to premiere on Sept.

Kevin Hart is revealing why he decided to defend Ellen DeGeneres, as well as Nick Cannon recently amid controversies.

Twenty years ago, Anne Heche and Ellen DeGeneres made history… and now, the 51-year-old actress is looking back on it fondly, and with the wisdom of perspective!

, about who might be part of the couple's squad now that they have relocated to California.There were recently reports that Meghan and Adele developed a friendship when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex temporarily moved into Tyler Perry's home in Los Angeles, which isn't too far from the «Hello» singer's residence.

Katy Perry has once again voiced her support for U.S.

Jay Leno is showing his support for Ellen DeGeneres amid the claims of a «toxic» work environment at The TV host extended a message to DeGeneres on Twitter on Tuesday, writing that she has always been «a kind and decent person.»«I don’t discard a 40-year friendship on hearsay. The Ellen I know has raised over $125 million dollars for charity and has always been a kind and decent person,» he tweeted.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsTweeting about his friendship with Ellen DeGeneres, late-night TV legend Jay Leno joined a growing number of industry figures voicing support for the television talk show host.“I don’t discard a 40-year friendship on hearsay. The Ellen I know has raised over $125 million dollars for charity and has always been a kind and decent person,” Leno tweeted Tuesday.

Is Ashton Kutcher serious right now?

Songstress Katy Perry has expressed her support for talk show host Ellen DeGeneres.

Katy Perry has defended her “friend” Ellen Degeneres following accusations she presided over a toxic workplace culture on her chat show.The presenter has been heavily criticized in recent weeks for allegedly turning a blind eye to staff members reporting misconduct, racism, and sexual harassment – with some former fans even calling for her to be replaced.However, Katy leapt to her pal’s defense on Twitter, explaining to fans that the 62-year-old had always treated her with kindness.“I know I

Kevin Hart is returning the favor. The comedian took to Instagram on Tuesday to express support for Ellen DeGeneres amid current and former employees' allegations about a «toxic» work environment. «It’s crazy to see my friend go thru what she’s going thru publicly,» Hart began his post.

Comedian Kevin Hart is the latest star to publicly defend Ellen DeGeneres, amid controversy over an allegedly toxic environment on her talk show.

Ellen Degenres’ wife Portia de Rossi has spoken out amid ongoing controversy over her talk show.The model publicly declared her support with a social media post following weeks of allegations about toxic workplace culture from current and former employees on the daytime talk show. Ellen’s wife of 12 years posted an image on Instagram that read: “I stand by Ellen.” She captioned the picture: “To all our fans....we see you.

the «toxic» work environment. After the 62-year-old daytime talk show host's wife, Portia de Rossi, took to Instagram to ask fans and friends to «stand by Ellen,» the 35-year-old pop star showed her support in a series of tweets. «I know I can’t speak for anyone else’s experience besides my own but I want to acknowledge that I have only ever had positive takeaways from my time with Ellen and on the @theellenshow to the world through her platform for decades,» Perry wrote.

Katy Perry has come out in support of Ellen DeGeneres, tweeting that she has only had “positive takeaways” from her encounters with the beleaguered star.DeGeneres’s US talk show is undergoing an internal investigation over allegations of sexual misconduct on the show’s set, as well as workplace bullying.While DeGeneres herself has not been personally accused of mistreating staff, she said in a statement that, as the face of the show, she took “full responsibility” for the situation.On Twitter,

Portia de Rossi is standing by her wife, Ellen DeGeneres, amid allegations made by current and former employees about the «toxic» work environment at On Monday, 47-year-old de Rossi — who has been married to DeGeneres since 2008 — shared a post on Instagram with a message reading, «I Stand By Ellen.» DeGeneres has been in the headlines after Warner Bros.

James Corden may be in talks to replace Ellen DeGeneres on her daytime talk show amid allegations of a “toxic workplace” environment made by former staffers.