It's no surprise to anyone that Ellen DeGeneres' name has been floating around social media a lot these days.
The past few months have seen the public's critique of the popular daytime TV host. In addition to all the criticism, many of Ellen's Hollywood friends have stepped in to defend the comedian and explain their side of the story.
The allegations in the articles included a "toxic" work environment at the hands of Ellen's executive producers, discrimination and sexual misconduct, among other things.
First, she started off by issuing an emotional apology in the form of an email to her staff who worked on The Ellen Show.
"As someone who was judged and nearly lost everything for just being who I am, I truly understand and have deep compassion for those being looked at differently, or treated unfairly, not equal, or – worse – disregarded. To think that any one of you felt that way is awful to me," she said.
A spokesperson for Warner Bros. has confirmed to ET Canada that "Ed Glavin, Kevin Leman and Jonathan Norman have parted ways."
In addition to the good news, DJ Stephen “tWitch” Boss has been promoted to co-executive producer.
One tweet that has gained particular traction is a clip montage of Ellen mocking Sofia Vergara's Colombian accent over and over and over again.
"As an immigrant I would always be made fun of for not knowing words or saying some words wrong. Immigrants are smarter than you, respect us," they concluded.
She clarified that it was always a comedy bit with Ellen and that she never took offense to the teasing.
"I was never a victim guys, I was always in on the joke," she said.
"I understand that sofia vergara tweeted that she was 'in on the joke' with ellen making fun of her english but i don't think that's the reason everyone was mad. it's the way white people, who only speak one language, have the audacity to mock POC about their accent-" expressed one Twitter user.
"It is not okay to mock how people speak or their accents, even in fun. Once yes you're in on the joke but continually? Not okay," they said.
"Agree Sofia. The political correctness goes to far sometimes. Nobody can take a joke," one person wrote.
Or do fans have a right to still be upset by the circulating video?
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