‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ Ousts Three Producers, Including EPs Ed Glavin & Kevin Leman, In Wake Of Workplace Culture Allegations
Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVThe Ellen DeGeneres Show is shaking up its top producing ranks following allegations of toxic workplace environment, which triggered an investigation by WarnerMedia.Gone are Ellen executive producers Ed Glavin and Kevin Leman as well as co-executive producer Jonathan Norman, Deadline has confirmed. The exits were revealed during a virtual staff meeting today.The popular daytime talk show will be spearheaded by exec producers Mary Connelly, Andy Lassner and Derek Westervelt.Also announced today were HR changes to improve the environment on the show, including employee’s experience, interactions and reporting of any issues, sources said.