Ellen DeGeneres’s wife breaks silence on controversy surrounding talk show

DeGeneres has faced calls to step down. Her wife, the actress Portia De Rossi, has now shared a message of support for the beleaguered host.

Ellen DeGeneres’s wife has broken her silence and thanked fans for their support amid controversy surrounding the TV star’s chat show.

DeGeneres issued an apology last week following reports of a toxic workplace environment on the set of her show.