Three years after Ellen DeGeneres became the subject of an investigation over claims of a toxic work environment on her set, another talk show host has come under fire for similar allegations.
Kelly Clarkson's show is at the forefront of a Rolling Stone report from early May that accused her self-titled talk show of being a toxic workplace.
Here's what the report found and how the singer and television personality responded.
What are the allegations against Clarkson's show?
One current and 10 former anonymous employees of The Kelly Clarkson Show spoke to Rolling Stone.
They claimed they were "overworked", "underpaid" and that working at the Emmy-award-winning show was "traumatising to their mental health".
However, in the report, they called Clarkson "fantastic".
They told the publication they're "confident the talk-show host doesn't have a sense of how unhappy employees are with the working conditions".
The anonymous employees said it was the show's producers who were "monsters" who made their lives "hell".
How did Clarkson respond?
Clarkson posted a statement on her Instagram account on Sunday.
"To find out that anyone is feeling unheard and or disrespected on this show is unacceptable," she said in the post.
The talk show host said she wanted to maintain a healthy and safe work environment.
"As we prepare for a move to the East Coast, I am more committed than ever to ensuring that not only our team is moving, but also our new team in NY is comprised of the best and kindest in the business," she said.
"Part of that build will include leadership training for all of the senior staff, including myself."
Clarkson said that there's "always room to grow" and that she wants the show to be the "best version of ourselves in any business".
"Especially when it comes to leadership, to ensure that any notion of toxicity is eradicated," she said.
Following the report's publication, NBC Universal released a statement saying it was "committed to a safe and respectful work environment".
A spokesperson said workplace complaints were taken "very seriously and to insinuate otherwise is untrue".
"When issues are reported, they are promptly reviewed, investigated and acted upon as appropriate," the statement said.
"'The Kelly Clarkson Show' strives to build a safe, respectful and equitable workplace that nurtures a culture of inclusivity and creativity."
Clarkson's show affected by recent writers strike
In the report, a current employee said The Kelly Clarkson Show was "supposed to tape new episodes until May 20".
However, due to the writers strike that went into effect on May 1, employees "don't think they will finish the current season".
Rolling Stone reported the employees were told they'll still be paid through the next few weeks.
It's been 15 years since the Writers Guild of America (WGA) last went on strike.
It comes at a vastly different time in the entertainment ecosystem, with streaming services gaining prominence in the intervening years.
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