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OPINION: Two pioneering television personalities. Two funny women. Two scandals and two different outcomes.
Ellen DeGeneres began her 18th season as the star of her own talk show on Monday.
“How was the whole summer, okay?” he asked in an opening monologue before a virtual crowd because, hey 2020.
“Mine was great.”
It was far from that, of course, and it’s not about the crown.
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Ellen DeGeneres apologized at the beginning of her new season.
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DeGeneres, who has created a public persona like the “Be Kind” host who seems approachable and generous, and her show were the subject of stories based on interviews with a dozen current and former employees who described a toxic, degrading workplace and sometimes racist.
Three of the show’s producers were fired and Ellen addressed the allegations Monday.
“I learned that things happened here that should never have happened,” he said in his monologue.
“I take it very seriously, and I want to say that I feel very sorry for the people who were affected. I know that I am in a position of privilege and power, and I realized that that comes with responsibility, and I take responsibility.” . because of what happens in my show. “
Ellen sounded sincere and should take responsibility.
In fact, in this culture it’s a surprise that Ellen, even as the boss, has not been fired or expelled.
I’m glad Ellen wasn’t fired, if only for the rest of the employees who depend on her for their livelihood. In today’s economic environment, good jobs in uncertain working conditions are better than no jobs in ideal conditions.
So it’s okay that ends well, right?
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Three of the show’s producers were fired and Ellen addressed the allegations Monday.
Ellen said what she needed to say. We hope you continue to improve employee relations and address complaints.
But let’s take a step back, because we started our discussion about two TV stars.
Why was Ellen given a second chance at something that seems more serious while insensitive decisions on social media cost Roseanne Barr her job two years ago?
It’s not about defending Roseanne’s offensive tweets. Has an erratic history of itching.
This is asking why only one had the opportunity to work after very public mistakes and missteps.
Ellen and her leadership team were said to have mistreated people and potentially violated labor laws; Roseanne was a hateful idiot who insulted a black person.
Neither is acceptable.
But life in the public eye is unpredictable. The goalposts move frequently.
Also, approval and public perception are important when it comes to celebrities. That certainly creates a changing tolerance for missteps.
But I know: none of us want to be judged on our worst day.
So good luck, Ellen. We look forward to better days, for you and especially for your employees.
– The Chattanooga Times / Free Press
