Ellen DeGeneres has announced that her upcoming comedy special on Netflix, titled “Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval“, will be the last of her career.
The special marks her return to stand-up after 2018’s “Relatable” and follows the conclusion of “Ellen’s Last Stand… Up Tour“, which ended last month.
This return follows her step back from the spotlight after a July 2020 report from Buzzfeed News detailed allegations of bias, fear, and intimidation faced by employees on her talk show.
At the start of her tour, DeGeneres directly addressed the criticism she faced after the report, acknowledging the lack of kindness she had shown and the unsatisfactory way her show ended. She expressed dissatisfaction with how the show concluded and the impact it had on her public perception.
The Buzzfeed News report revealed that many former employees blamed the executive producers for the toxicity of the work environment, with some allegations of firings after medical leave and experiences of racist comments and actions.
Upon returning to the show, DeGeneres publicly apologized and took responsibility for the issues faced, acknowledging her privileged position and the duty to ensure a respectful work environment.
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