If there’s one thing Kelly Clarkson remembers about the very first season of “American Idol,” it’s how much some of her fellow contestants got beaten down by online backlash. According to the singer and talk show host, she watched several people “break their spirit” on the show.During Thursday’s episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” the host welcomed fellow musical icon Seal, who made a point to praise her for having the “courage” to put herself on a stage to be judged not only by the actual judges, but the entire audience around the country.But, for Clarkson, the experience was “a good boot camp.” What was harder was seeing other people struggle with nationwide input.“It was more hard, not for me, but to watch other people — I’m always that person, like, it’s hard for me to watch other people go through something,” Clarkson said.
‘Kelly Clarkson Show’ Staffers Allege ‘Toxic’ Work Environment, Former Employee Calls Producer ‘A Monster’
12.05.2023 - 17:01 / etcanada.com
A new exposé from Rolling Stone is ripping the lid off “The Kelly Clarkson Show” to reveal an allegedly “toxic” atmosphere behind the scenes of the feel-good daytime chat-fest.
Since making its debut in 2019, Kelly Clarkson’s daytime show has been a hit with viewers, thanks to the “American Idol” alum’s easygoing charm and her viral “Kellyoke” song performances that open each episode.
However, several staffers on the show — one currently employed there and 10 who have moved on — describe a “toxic environment” behind the scenes, claiming that they are “overworked, underpaid, and that working at the show was traumatizing to their mental health.”
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Meanwhile, those staffers also believe that Clarkson herself has no idea that her staff is so miserable.
“NBC is protecting the show because it’s their new money maker, but Kelly has no clue how unhappy her staff is,” a former employee tells the magazine.
“I remember going up on the roof of the stage to cry, being like, ‘Oh, my gosh, what am I doing? Why am I putting myself through this?’” says another.
In response to the allegations, an NBCU spokesperson told ET Canada: “We are committed to a safe and respectful work environment and take workplace complaints very seriously and to insinuate otherwise is untrue. When issues are reported they are promptly reviewed, investigated and acted upon as appropriate. ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ strives to build a safe, respectful and equitable workplace that nurtures a culture of inclusivity and creativity.”
According to those “Kelly Clarkson Show” staffers, the source of the “toxic behaviour behind the scenes” is the show’s executive producer and
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