Ali Fedotowsky confesses to Ellen DeGeneres

Ali Fedotowsky Share her experience with Ellen DeGeneresShe revealed that her appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” made her feel unwelcome.

During the last episode of Kaitlyn BristowOn the “Off the Vine” podcast, the former “Bachelorette” star spoke about her encounter with the talk show host. The 40-year-old admitted her time on the now-cancelled daytime show wasn’t the wonderful experience she had hoped for.

Fedotowsky appeared on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” in May 2010, coinciding with the premiere date of her season of “The Bachelorette.”

The reality star explained that she was “very excited” to appear on the show and was looking forward to meeting the famous comedian. However, things didn’t go quite as she expected.

“You made me feel unwell,” Fedotowsky said He confessed to Bristow on the podcastwho responded by noting how many times she’s heard similar comments from others who have interacted with DeGeneres. Fedotowsky went on to explain, “It’s not that she was mean per se, she just made me feel stupid.”

The former reality TV star then said she was trying to be “funny and stylish” during her appearance, and “instead of laughing with me, she was laughing at me.” I felt really stupid.

Despite her negative experience, Fedotowsky was quick to add that she doesn’t think DeGeneres is a bad person. “I think sometimes when you do something like this all day, every day for years, you kind of get over it,” she continued. “And she’s talking to people who are manufactured and then here’s this 24-year-old girl who’s famous for no reason coming on her show and she’s like, ‘Should I talk to one of these idiots again?’

Bristowe, who starred on The Bachelorette in 2015, has never appeared on the talk show, something she believes happened for a reason.

“I think the world was protecting me from being on her show because they say, ‘Don’t meet your heroes,’ and she was mine the whole time. “But I think it would have been really disappointing for me, and now I don’t like her because of everything I heard from very reliable sources.” …) I don’t treat people like that, but I got over it and always said, “If I’m on The Bachelorette for one reason, it’s so I can meet Ellen DeGeneres.”

For many years, DeGeneres has been celebrated as one of television’s most beloved personalities. Known for her infectious sense of humor, generosity and her signature “be kind to each other,” Ellen has become a symbol of warmth and positivity. However, in 2020, her carefully crafted public image began to crumble under the weight of the serious allegations surrounding “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”

In July 2020, BuzzFeed News published a damning expose Details of a toxic work environment Behind the scenes of DeGeneres’ long-running talk show. Former and current employees spoke of widespread fear, intimidation and an overall culture of silence. Some described being punished for taking medical leave, attending funerals, or simply speaking up about their concerns in the workplace.

Allegations of racism also emerged. A former Black employee reported being subjected to racist remarks and microaggressions, including jokes about her hairstyle and being referred to in inappropriate terms.

In a follow-up investigation, more serious allegations of sexual misconduct were made against senior producers, including Ed Glavin, Kevin Lyman, and Jonathan Norman. The accusations ranged from inappropriate touching to explicit comments and coercive behavior. These allegations painted a very disturbing picture of the show’s leadership, raising questions about how such behavior could go unchecked for so long.

While DeGeneres herself was not directly accused of harassment or misconduct, staff have claimed she was aware of the toxic culture and failed to address it. Others described her off-camera behavior as cold, dismissive, and very different from her on-screen persona.

In response to the allegations, DeGeneres issued a public apology, expressing her regret and vowing to make changes. The studio behind the show, Warner Bros., launched an internal investigation that led to the firing of top producers Ed Glavin, Kevin Lyman and Jonathan Norman.

Despite these measures, the damage to DeGeneres’ reputation was undeniable. Ratings for “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” declined, and audience trust in the host continued to erode.

In May 2021, She announced that her talk show would be winding down After its nineteenth season. While she framed the decision as a desire to move on to new creative challenges, many speculated that controversy played an important role in her choice.