Many backed up claims made by Majercak, who told us that he experienced DeGeneres' "cold" and "demeaning" behavior while protecting her at the 2014 Oscars ceremony. “I think it is a lot of smoke and mirrors when it comes to the show’s brand,” a former employee told the outlet. ELLEN DEGENERES' ALLEGED RUDE BEHAVIOR TO STAFF, GUESTS IS 'RAT POISON' TO HER BRAND, EXPERT SAYS"It's all for show," added the ex-staffer. Executive producers Ed Glavin, Mary Connelly, and Andy Lassner, however, did provide a comment for Buzzfeed's expose. Meanwhile, a beauty influencer who appeared on her talk show in January claimed DeGeneres was particularly "cold" and gave preferential treatment to A-list guests.

Source: Fox News July 17, 2020 15:11 UTC