Meanwhile, several fellow celebrities have weighed in on the controversy, either defending or criticizing DeGeneres.
The initial tweet has since racked up more than 70,000 likes.
One person even alleged that DeGenerestried to get her firedfor wearing chipped nail polish while serving her food.
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“For things to change, things must change,” she said in a since-deleted tweet.
While she apologized for employees' negative experiences, DeGeneres also shifted some blame to those working for her.
“Clearly some didn’t.
That will now change and I’m committed to ensuring this does not happen again.”
Without naming names, the company also revealed that there would be “several staffing changes made.”
Mary Connelly, Andy Lassner, and Derek Westervelt would stay on as EPs, according toVariety.
The executive does not report to the show’s leadership, providing anonymity to workers and a dedicated advocate.
The two were photographed havinglunch Aug. 16, and two days later, Hart vouched for DeGeneresin an interview.
She has treated my family and my team with love and respect from day 1."
Here are other stars who’ve spoken out about DeGeneres:
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