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Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} a Serio...Estou a Brincar by Ellen Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} A Sério...Estou a Brincar by Ellen DeGeneres Where Has Ellen DeGeneres Been? Why the Daytime Host Keeps Missing Her Show. If you’ve tuned in to The Ellen DeGeneres Show lately and noticed that the charismatic host is nowhere to be found, you’re not alone. Guest hosts including Howie Mandel, Justin Hartley, and tWitch have recently filled in for the 61-year-old, leaving fans wondering what’s happened to her. “Why has Ellen missed so many shows? Every time I turn it on, there’s a guest host,” one fan tweeted, while another asked, “I s Ellen actually still hosting The Ellen Show ? She has a guest host like every other day.” So, where has Ellen been these days? Well, she’s likely just taking a couple of days off from work just like everyone else. Back in September, the comedian addressed why she’s been having guest hosts temporarily take her place. 9 Celebrities You Forgot Had Daytime TV Talk Shows. “Throughout the season, I’ve had wonderful people filling in for me as guest hosts. It’s a tradition that dates back to Johnny Carson, he would have guest hosts all the time. And I like to follow tradition, especially if it involves me missing work,” she joked. “You know how you can call in sick to work if you don’t feel well? I can’t do that,” she continued. “So for 15 seasons, I have been here everyday, even when I’m sick or have a bad back or get a paper cut. I mean, I’m a hero. I work in day in and day out to bring you some of the best entertainment a show can ever offer, so I decided that once in a while I need to take a day off… to run errands or buy a house.” It definitely makes sense that Ellen would bring in guest hosts so she’s able to take a day off once in a while, but that hasn’t stopped the fans from questioning her whereabouts on social media — and even coming up with some bizarre theories of their own. One fan in particular tweeted, “Ellen keeps having guest hosts. Anyone else think she’s pregnant?” 9 Stars Whose Late-Night Talk Shows Didn't Make the Cut. Ellen read the tweet out loud to her audience who immediately burst into laughter. “What?!” she said. “No! No one else thinks that. Why are you jumping to that conclusion?” All jokes aside, Ellen has made it clear that she’s not going anywhere. “I just signed for three more years. I appreciate the concern — I’m alive, I’m well, I’m only a little bit pregnant. And I’m going to host this show for years to come,” she said. The Ellen DeGeneres Show , Weekdays, 3pm EST, NBC. Ellen DeGeneres Addresses Controversy in Season 18 Premiere: 'She Didn't Hold Anything Back,' Source Says. After teasing that she would "talk about it," Ellen DeGeneres is kicking off the season 18 premiere of The Ellen DeGeneres Show by directly addressing the allegations about numerous complaints of workplace toxicity. "She didn't hold anything back," a source tells PEOPLE about DeGeneres' opening monologue. "It was poignant and funny and very much a candid take on what happened over the summer. She understands her audience wants to hear from her and is looking forward to talking directly to them on Monday." Leading up to the premiere, the source says DeGeneres was "connecting with the staff over Zoom" and "knows that it's on her to make sure everyone feels like they're being heard and valued." Then, on the day the season 18 premiere was filmed, DeGeneres was supported by her wife Portia de Rossi and the crew applauded when the host walked off the set, according to the source, who says: "It was an emotional moment for everyone; she thanked everyone." The NBC daytime talk show, which was originally expected to return on Sept. 9, was clouded in controversy this summer after BuzzFeed News published a report in which one current and 10 former staffers spoke anonymously about their experiences on set, including claims of being penalized for taking medical leave, instances of racial microaggressions and fear of retribution for raising complaints. In late July, Warner Bros. launched an internal investigation that concluded in August when DeGeneres, 62, spoke to her 270 employees via an emotional video conference, during which she apologized and confirmed that three top producers — Ed Glavin, Kevin Leman and Jonathan Norman — exited the show. "Ellen has come away from this reinvigorated and devoted to working hand-in-hand with the staff to bring joy and humor to the fans," the source shares. "Ellen is excited to be back on set and wants this to be the best season yet." As the show moves forward with production on season 18, the source says DeGeneres and the staff are "happy to be back at work together," adding that they're "taking it one day at a time, but so far the environment on set already feels different." An in-studio audience will not be present due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but celebrity guests will be appearing alongside DeGeneres. Tiffany Haddish joins DeGeneres on the Burbank, California, set as the season's first guest. Kerry Washington, Alec Baldwin, K-pop star SuperM and Kris Jenner are scheduled to appear during premiere week. Kristen Bell, Jason Sudeikis, Ken Jeong and The Social Dilemma 's Tristan Harris are the latest slate of stars booked for the fall. Previously announced guests include Blake Shelton, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Amy Schumer and Orlando Bloom. Stephen "tWitch" Boss is also set to guest host upcoming episodes with Dancing with the Stars judge Derek Hough as one of the interviewees. Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi were at home during burglary, have heavily updated security: report. The couple's reported $27 million Montecito home was burglarized on July 4. Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for July 24. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment. The home of talk show host Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, actress Portia de Rossi, was burglarized earlier this month -- and apparently, the couple was inside when the scary incident unfolded, according to a new report. Per TMZ, citing sources, DeGeneres, 62, and de Rossi, 47, were at their Montecito, Calif. mansion on July 4 when the break-in occurred. They weren't harmed, reports the outlet, adding that it is unclear if either of them had any contact with the suspect or suspects. Insiders also told the outlet that the couple has since made a number of security improvements, which allegedly include, "hiring a new security company, installing laser sensors and cameras around the entire property" as well as "hiring armed patrol guards." Ellen DeGeneres with wife Portia de Rossi. Their home was burglarized on July 4 in Montecito. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage) On Thursday, the Santa Barbara County Sherriff's Office confirmed the news in a press release. "The residence appears to have been targeted due to the victim’s celebrity status," the release states. "The exact description of the items that were taken is not available for release, but they are described as high-value jewelry and watches." An "extensive and ongoing" investigation is being conducted by "sheriff’s detectives and forensics technicians," authorities said. Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi (Reuters) In addition, according to the release, "the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is in contact with other law enforcement agencies to determine" if the incident is "related to additional recent celebrity home burglaries." TMZ reported that the home, where the comedian had been hosting her show amid the coronavirus pandemic, was purchased for $27 million in early 2019. The burglary comes amid a rough patch for DeGeneres, as staffers from her show, "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," have come forward with accusations of an alleged toxic work environment. Neither DeGeneres nor de Rossi has addressed the burglary publicly. Reps for both DeGeneres and de Rossi did not immediately respond to Fox News' request for comment. What, Exactly, Is Going On With Ellen DeGeneres? First it was Sqirl jam, then it was Goya Foods, then it was Will and Jada’s relationship. Every week or so, it seems there’s a dramatic new story consuming Twitter that might appear totally incomprehensible to the casual observer. The most recent controversy concerns Ellen DeGeneres, the 62-year-old comedian and host of The Ellen DeGeneres Show who broke barriers for lesbian representation onscreen throughout her career. DeGeneres’s legacy was recently lauded in a moving Oscars speech by Kate McKinnon, but her jokey, dance-prone TV persona is belied by what many former staffers have called a “toxic workplace culture.” Below, get all the details on the DeGeneres imbroglio. How did these allegations surface? In March, comedian Kevin T. Porter started a Twitter thread asking people to contribute “the most insane stories you’ve heard about Ellen being mean,” with donations going to a Los Angeles food bank. The replies quickly hit almost 3,000, and four months later, Buzzfeed News published an investigation in which one current and 10 former Ellen employees told stories of “day-to-day toxicity,” including being fired after taking medical leave or bereavement days to attend family funerals, being subjected to racist micro-aggressions in the workplace, and being told never to speak to DeGeneres around the office. Who else has spoken up about The Ellen DeGeneres Show ’s workplace culture? In April, show crew were reported to be “distressed and outraged” over their treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic, which allegedly included no written communication about the status of their working hours, pay, or inquiries about their mental and physical health from producers for more than a month.
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