Kevin Hart Defends Ellen DeGeneres Amid Talk Show Allegations

Sofia Vergara is sticking up for Ellen DeGeneres. Video of the former star's multipleappearances on resurfaced earlier this month, in which the host points out Vergara's English.

 Ellen DeGeneres  announced in a video call to her staff of over 200 people about the new changes she’s implementing regarding the accusations of a toxic work environment behind her daytime talk show. In a tearful apology, DeGeneres acknowledged the ongoing complaints some of the staff has had while working on the show.

Kevin Hart is opening about why he decided to defend talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, as well as Nick Cannon recently amid their controversies. Kevin defended his decision to Deadline, saying: “Well, I don’t lose sight of the definition of friendship, and in our business, it’s one thing that people don’t really hold on to.

DEADLINE: You’ve been transparent about your personal life, all throughout your career. But what you did with “Don’t F**k This Up” is quite unusual. What drove you to open a window into the controversies you’ve faced in recent years?KEVIN HART: In being an open book, there’s always new levels and more versions of yourself that you can make available.

Kevin Hart won’t waiver on his support for pal Ellen DeGeneres as her namesake talk show continues to face scandal.In an interview with Deadline, the 41-year-old Jumanji: The Next Level actor addressed the importance of defending DeGeneres, 62, during her time of need.

Kevin Hart has Ellen DeGeneres‘ back… and she, his!

defense of talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, saying that she was “not undermining anyone else’s experience.” DeGeneres has been at the centre of controversy as allegations of toxic workplace culture at her popular daytime show have circulated, leading to an internal review and an apology from DeGeneres to her staff.

Jay Leno is showing his support for Ellen DeGeneres amid the claims of a «toxic» work environment at The TV host extended a message to DeGeneres on Twitter on Tuesday, writing that she has always been «a kind and decent person.»«I don’t discard a 40-year friendship on hearsay. The Ellen I know has raised over $125 million dollars for charity and has always been a kind and decent person,» he tweeted.

Celebrities are making their loyalties known amid the recent allegations against Ellen DeGeneres and her self-titled talk show.The television host has recently found herself at the centre of controversy following claims from employees that she created a toxic work environment of “racism, fear and intimidation” at The Ellen DeGeneres Show.Further allegations were made stating that “the office is a place where sexual harassment and misconduct by top executive producers runs rampant”.

The Ellen DeGeneres Show came under the scanner recently when a Buzzfeed piece saw one current and 10 former employees coming forward anonymously and narrating their own experiences attesting to the alleged toxic work culture on the talk show. This had led to fingers being pointed at Ellen DeGeneres herself while her famous celebrity friends were quick to come to her defence.

Ellen DeGeneres and her daytime talk show, Jerry O'Connell spoke out in support of the comic on Instagram.

Amid numerous allegations against Ellen DeGeneres and producers of The Ellen DeGeneres Show over the past few weeks, celebrities are beginning to choose whether they’ll stand against the longtime TV host, or stick by her side!

As comedian Ellen DeGeneres tries to keep her talk show amid a barrage of controversy pushed by her staff over allegations of sexism and racism, she is starting to get some support in high places. After pop music superstar Katy Perry came out to her defense, funnyman Kevin Hart decided to do the same.