Ellen DeGeneres announces she has COVID-19
The talk show host made her positive results public about an hour ago on social media.
Taking to social media, DeGeneres shared the following post on her talk show 'The Ellen Show's' Twitter account:
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) December 10, 2020
Following the announcement, a spokesperson for the production company that runs the 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' shared that the show would be going on a production break such until a time as it is safe to do so.
Following Ellen’s announcement this morning, we have paused production on the Ellen DeGeneres Show until January
The year 2020 has not been a good year for Ellen, her reputation has come under fire this year.
READ: Ellen DeGeneres issues apology amid toxic workplace claims
DeGeneres had gone from a daytime queen with the mantra "be kind" to a problematic employer, particularly on social media.
Some of her employees and others accused the talk show host of fostering a toxic work environment, one that included allegations of sexual misconduct, racism, and a "culture of fear."
After facing extreme social media pressure to address the allegations levelled against her, the comedian, actress and talk show host did so, stating the following:
I learned that things happened here that never should have happened. I take that very seriously. And I want to say, I am so sorry to the people who were affected. I know that I'm in a position of privilege and power. I realized that with that comes responsibility and I take responsibility for what happens at my show. This is The Ellen DeGeneres Show. I am Ellen DeGeneres. My name is there. My name is there. My name is on underwear. We have had a lot of conversations over the last few weeks about the show, our workplace and what we want for the future. We have made the necessary changes. And today we are starting a new chapter