In case you’ve been fearful about the way forward for The Ellen DeGeneres Present, we have now some excellent news:
The present is formally coming again!
Regardless of weeks of rumors that the hit speak present wouldn’t transfer ahead with its new season amid complaints of a poisonous office, DeGeneres herself has introduced a return date.
Season 18 will hit the air September 21, in keeping with an announcement.
Initially, it was set to return Wednesday, September 9, however issues change on the planet of showbiz.
“I can not wait to get again to work and again to our studio,” host Ellen DeGeneres stated in an announcement.
As if that wasn’t sufficient incentive to tune into the collection following months of unhealthy press, Ellen additionally stated the next:
“Sure, we’re gonna speak about it.”
It is actually an enormous factor to say, nevertheless it may assist get individuals speaking concerning the new season and, in flip, assist to drive up the present’s scores.
Whereas little is understood concerning the new season past what DeGeneres stated at the moment, we do know that Tiffany Haddish will cease by the premiere.
Folks studies that different friends through the opening episodes embody Kerry Washington, Alec Baldwin, and Chrissy Teigen.
Comedians Chris Rock, Amy Schumer, and Adam Sandler are all slated to look this season, in addition to actor Orlando Bloom.
As anticipated, there won’t be an in-studio viewers as a result of COVID-19 precautions.
The hit collection has been within the media for all of the flawed causes of late, stemming from a BuzzFeed News report through which 11 present and former staffers opened up about their experiences on the present.
There have been claims of being penalized for taking medical go away, cases of racial microaggressions, in addition to concern of retribution for elevating complaints.
DeGeneres apologized to workers, and famous that a few of the individuals she left accountable for the present weren’t doing their jobs.
That paved the way in which for the firings of top producers Ed Glavin, Kevin Leman, and Jonathan Norman.
DeGeneres did open up concerning the scandal in additional element earlier this month when she stated she “wasn’t excellent.”
“I am a multi-layered particular person, and I attempt to be the perfect particular person I may be and I attempt to be taught from my errors,” she stated.
“I am listening to that some individuals felt that I wasn’t type or too brief with them, or too impatient. I apologize to anyone if I’ve harm your emotions in any manner.”
Andy Lassner, a producer on the collection, addressed the controversy in a video on Instagram only a week in the past. “Oh look who it’s. If it is not Andy Lassner,” he started, talking instantly into the digital camera.
“Effectively, sure it’s. Your eyes don’t deceive you. I am again. I have been away for just a little bit, coping with — you recognize, some stuff. You’ll have examine it.”
“It has been a few tough months. However it’s once we undergo these items, I assume, once we be taught essentially the most about ourselves, and possibly even some progress,” he continued.
“However to inform you it hasn’t been tough can be a lie, and I’ve all the time been sincere with you. It has been tough. However I am again.”
He concluded the video by saying, “I like you guys; I miss you and I am going to speak to you quickly.”
Paul Dailly is the Affiliate Editor for TV Fanatic. Observe him on Twitter.