Ellen DeGenereshas tested positive for COVID-19.
The embattled daytime talk show host revealed her health status onThe Ellen DeGeneres Show’s Twitter feed on Thursday.
“Hi Everyone,” DeGeneres wrote.
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“I want to let you all know that I tested positive for Covid-19.
Fortunately, I’m feeling fine right now.
I’ll see you all again after the holidays.
like stay healthy and safe.”
In a typical year, 12 Days of Giveaways is huge," an employee told Buzzfeed.
“Weve basically claimed Christmas on daytime TV … Everyone wants to be in the audience.
Everyone wants the gifts.
But this year, our 12 Days is more condensed.
This feels like our make-it-or-break-it moment.
DeGeneres returned to the airwaves in September for her 18th season premiere.
“And then there was an investigation.
I learned that things happened here that never should have happened.
I take that very seriously.
And I want to say, I am so sorry to the people who were affected.
I know that I’m in a position of privilege and power.
I realized that with that comes responsibility and I take responsibility for what happens at my show.
This isThe Ellen DeGeneres Show.
I am Ellen DeGeneres.
My name is there.
My name is there.
My name is on underwear.
We have made the necessary changes.
And today we are starting a new chapter.”
DeGeneres has also repeatedly apologized to her staff.
Does that mean Im perfect?
Im not,” she was heard saying.
The staff was also given a newperks package that included additional paid time offand an improved medical leave policy.
