Recently some disturbing allegations surfaced about The Kelly Clarkson Show where employees of the show alleged a toxic work environment. This caused a stir on social media and set off a storm.
Now Kelly Clarkson is finally addressing the allegations. Keep reading to find out what the famed singer has to say…
When the news that 11 current and former staff members of The Kelly Clarkson Show were unhappy with how they had been treated came out, people were shocked.
Staffers at the show made explosive claims. They said they were overworked and underpaid. In the Rolling Stone piece which chronicled these accusations, some workers also said that the conditions and work environment caused their mental health to suffer as well.
While these accusations were made, the staffers who made the statements clarified that Clarkson herself was “fantastic.”
as overworked and underpaid, and that the conditions caused their mental health to suffer, Clarkson herself was described as “fantastic.”
“Kelly has no clue how unhappy her staff is,” one former employee said in the expose, they added Clarkson was “a person who never treats anyone with anything but dignity and is incredibly appreciative.”
Another former staff member said that working on the show was “by far the worst experience” they have ever had and had left them “traumatized.”
“I would be shocked if she knew,” another ex-employee said. “I’d be floored if she knew the staff wasn’t getting paid for two weeks of Christmas hiatus. The Kelly that I interacted with and that everyone knows would probably be pretty aghast to learn that.”
While some people had bad experiences, there were those who jumped to the show’s defense. “The Rolling Stone article was a surprise. Kelly is a fast-paced production and isn’t without stress, but nothing about the environment rises to being labeled toxic,” a staffer told media. “The show is still paying us although we had to shut down early because of the writers’ strike.”
According to a source, Kelly Clarkson herself had no idea some staff felt this negatively about the show and “was completely shielded by the executive producers from everything.”
But now that the accusations have been brought to the forefront, the singer has addressed them head on.
She took to Instagram to clear the air. She wrote, “In my 20 years in the entertainment industry, I’ve always led with my heart and what I believed to be right,” she wrote. “I love my team at ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show,’ and to find out that anyone is feeling unheard and or disrespected on this show is unacceptable. I have always been, and will continue to be, committed to creating a safe and healthy environment at ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show.’ As we prepare for a move to the east coast, I am more committed than ever to not only ensure that our team that is moving, but also our new team in NY, is comprised of the best and kindest in the business.”
She further continued, “Part of that build will include leadership training for all of the senior staff, including myself.” Adding, “There is always room to grow and ensure we are all being/becoming the best version of ourselves in any business, especially when it comes to leadership, to ensure that any notion of toxicity is eradicated.”
“We are committed to a safe and respectful work environment and take workplace complaints very seriously and to insinuate otherwise is untrue,” the show’s network said.
“When issues are reported they are promptly reviewed, investigated and acted upon as appropriate,” the spokesperson added. “The Kelly Clarkson Show strives to build a safe, respectful and equitable workplace that nurtures a culture of inclusivity and creativity.”
The show has been renewed through 2025 and is set to film from New York City this fall in NBC Studios’ famed Manhattan 30 Rockefeller Center.
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