Ellen DeGeneres‘ behind-the-scenes behavior continues to be the hot topic even after quitting “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” Before the talk show ended in May 2022, many former and current staff members revealed the toxic work culture. Due to this, the comedian received major backlash. Recently, a source opened up about the same and claimed that DeGeneres has not changed yet.
Ellen DeGeneres continues to be ‘exacting in private,’ says source
After leaving the U.S., Ellen DeGeneres moved to a $26 million estate in the Cotswolds, England, with her wife, Portia de Rossi. Through her Instagram posts, fans are aware of her lifestyle in the countryside, where she is busy with her farm. While it seems she’s living a “simpler” life, a source told Rob Shuter’s #Shuterscoop that the celebrity’s behavior is still the same.
They pointed out that people might buy the image that DeGeneres has been trying to sell through her social media posts. However, the new lifestyle has not “changed her.” “She’s still demanding, still quick to snap if something isn’t perfect. Old habits die hard,” the insider added.
The 2020 scandal about the 67-year-old comedian harassing the “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” staff has reportedly ruined her reputation in the industry. Those who have worked with her seem to know that she cannot change her demeanor. The source said, “She’s in a new setting, but it’s still the old Ellen — charming in public, exacting in private.”
Despite her allegedly tarnished image, an earlier report suggested that DeGeneres would not miss an opportunity to appear on TV again. An insider mentioned that the writer-producer had to be “delusional” to think that she could “jump-start her career.” Reportedly, she had been in touch with her industry friends, such as Kris Jenner and Jennifer Aniston, to seek help to make a comeback to the TV business.
DeGeneres also made headlines recently after comedian Adam Carolla revealed behind-the-scenes details of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” He allegedly exposed the toxicity, claiming that the staffers were “scared to death” of the talk show host. Reportedly, DeGeneres was “shocked” to learn the truth.