Ellen DeGeneres’ show has been rumored to be canceled, so the producers released a statement to set the record straight.
Ellen DeGeneres has been facing various controversies related to her attitude. Several came forward and claimed that the host was mean to them.
Just recently, there were allegations that her show The Ellen DeGeneres Show would be canceled. The producers released a statement to clear the rumors.
Ellen DeGeneres Show allegedly canceled
Ellen DeGeneres has been facing a slew of criticism due to her attitude. Although the host is promoting kindness on her show, several individuals claim that she’s different off-camera.
According to The Sun, there were rumors that The Ellen DeGeneres Show would be canceled because it is sliding in ratings.
The tabloid claimed that the long-running show continues to drop in ratings after the rumors about her being “mean” were reported. It fell 14 percent to a new season 17 low rating of 1.2, TVNewsCheck reported.
DeGeneres’ show is reportedly already behind Live with Kelly and Ryan with 2.0 and Dr. Phil with 1.5.
The publication noted that just a few days ago, The Ellen DeGeneres Show tied with Dr. Phil at 1.5, but due to the continued slid, it was left behind.
Producers say the show won’t be canceled
The New York Post reached out to DeGeneres’ production company to see the future of the show. The publication wanted to know if the cancellation rumors were valid.
Contrary to the reports, The Ellen DeGeneres Show will continue to air. The producers didn’t cancel it despite the drop in ratings.
“Telepictures can confirm it’s untrue,” the producers said.
How’s Ellen and Portia’s marriage amid the controversy
Ellen DeGeneres reportedly struggles with the reports claiming that she is mean.
Several individuals shared their encounters with the host and how she allegedly mistreated them in this Twitter thread.
An insider said DeGeneres is affected by the various stories. She is thankful that her wife, Portia de Rossi, is still there for her.
“Ellen’s so grateful to have Portia in her life as a soulmate and a sounding board, but that doesn’t mean it’s been easy,” an insider told Us Weekly.
“Their home life is strained right now. … Her real friends never ask her to be funny or tell jokes. They accept her as is.”
DeGeneres and de Rossi’s marriage has been subjected to various speculations. There were claims that the two were separating, which were not true.
De Rossi is not leaving DeGeneres despite the split rumors. The two are still together, and they are happy with each other.
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