Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is known for her goofy, friendly persona and "be kind" mantra. Accusations by crew members and a guest on her show led to a string of bad press in 2020. At a recent stand-up show, DeGeneres said that she's "not mean.
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You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement The talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has long been considered a beloved celebrity for her friendly and funny public demeanor. But in 2020, that all changed as complaints of inconsiderate behavior sprung up in the news.
The Dutch beauty YouTuber Nikkie de Jager, also known as NikkieTutorials , was one of the first people to call out DeGeneres, saying on a talk show in her home country that the beloved host was "cold and distant" during de Jager's appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.
Have an account? Log in . In April of that year, a thread on X (formerly known as Twitter) asking for stories about DeGeneres being "one of the meanest people alive" was widely.