Ellen DeGeneres says she'll address the workplace scandal that enveloped her talk show this summer when the series returns for a new season Sept. 21.
After a wave of complaints from those working on the comedian’s long running show, three top producers depart. In August, executive producers Ed Glavin and Kevin Leman and co-executive producer Jonathan Norman stepped down after an investigation by the Warner Bros.
-produced talk show. The studio said that veteran producers Mary Connelly, Andy Lassner and Derek Westervelt will continue in their positions. And Stephen “tWitch” Boss, the resident DJ on the show, was upped to co-executive producer. Tuesday’s statement about the series’ new season promised that DeGeneres “will continue to deliver uplifting, inspiring, and hilarious experiences to viewers.” When the show returns, DeGeneres is bringing a slew of celebrity guests with her. Actress Tiffany Haddish will join the host in-studio for the premiere. Actors Kerry Washington and Alec Baldwin and entertainer Chrissy Teigen also will appear during the series’ first week back.Guests slated for the rest of the month include actor-comedians Chris Rock, Adam Sandler and Amy Schumer and actor Orlando Bloom.From the Emmys to the Oscars. Get our revamped Envelope newsletter, sent twice a week, for exclusive awards season coverage, behind-the-scenes insights and columnist Glenn Whipp’s commentary.
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