“The Ellen DeGeneres Show‘s workplace environment is a subject of an inquiry launched by Warner Bros. TV Group, which includes the show’s producer Telepictures and distributor Warner Bros. TV Distribution, and its parent WarnerMedia, sources confirm to Deadline.
“As revealed in an internal memo sent out last week, WarnerMedia has retained an outside consultant to interview current and former Ellen employees about their experience working on the popular daytime syndicated talk show.
“Reps for Warner Bros. declined comment.
“The investigation, first reported by Variety, follows a recent BuzzFeed report alleging a toxic work culture based on anonymous testimonials by one current and 10 former employees, according to the publication, who said they faced racism, bullying and intimidation.
“It was the latest in a string of negative stories about the show and host Ellen DeGeneres published over the past six months.”
