Adam Carolla claims Ellen DeGeneres’ staff described her as the ‘worst person’

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1 Aug 2025 • 6:40 AM MYT
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  • Comedian Adam Carolla has made strong claims about Ellen DeGeneres and the working conditions on her eponymous talk show, based on his appearance 13 years ago.
  • Carolla observed staff appearing “scared” on set and recounted a segment producer repeatedly cautioning him against discussing specific topics.
  • He alleges a show writer, bound by an NDA, described DeGeneres as the “worst person I've ever met,” contrasting her set's atmosphere with more relaxed shows.
  • These comments echo prior allegations of a toxic workplace environment on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2020, which led to the program's conclusion in 2022.
  • DeGeneres addressed the workplace allegations in her Netflix special For Your Approval, stating she was content not being a “boss or a brand” and that public opinion is not her concern.

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