Former Ellen DeGeneres Staffers Revenge Prank Highlights Toxic Workplace Claims

Former staffers of Ellen DeGeneres's talk show reportedly played a prank on the host by swapping her usual Vans sneakers for an identical pair in children's size, provoking an angry reaction from DeGeneres. This prank was seen as retaliation for her alleged difficult and bullying behavior behind the scenes, which has been widely reported since 2020 and contributed to declining viewer favor and the eventual cancellation of her show in 2022. Insiders revealed that when DeGeneres was in a bad mood, tapings were significantly shortened, with some lasting only 45 minutes instead of the usual hour. In addition to the prank, fresh allegations have surfaced accusing DeGeneres of allowing executives to pressure a senior staffer into rescheduling a bone marrow transplant for their child to accommodate her taping schedule. After the show's cancellation, DeGeneres moved to England with her wife Portia De Rossi and has remained out of the public eye. Despite her denials, these revelations have further damaged DeGeneres's reputation and highlighted a toxic workplace environment on her show.