Adam Carolla Claims Ellen DeGeneres’ Staff Feared Her During Show

Comedian Adam Carolla has made serious allegations about Ellen DeGeneres' behavior towards her staff during her daytime talk show, claiming they were "scared to death" and "cowering" around her. Carolla recounted an incident where a producer nervously warned him not to discuss eating meat during his 2012 appearance, as DeGeneres was vegan at the time, highlighting the tense atmosphere behind the scenes. He also shared that a writer who worked for DeGeneres described her as "the worst person I've ever met," reinforcing claims of a toxic work environment. Carolla contrasted the fearful environment on DeGeneres' show with the more relaxed atmospheres of other talk shows, such as those hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and Jay Leno. These revelations come after DeGeneres ended her show in 2022 following prior accusations of workplace toxicity and an apology from her. Other entertainers, including Margaret Cho, have also expressed fear towards DeGeneres, underscoring a broader pattern of alleged bullying.