8. Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneres, once beloved for her positive and inclusive talk show, faced allegations of creating a toxic work environment. Reports of mistreatment, bullying, and a lack of support for staff members surfaced in 2020, leading to public backlash.
DeGeneres apologized for the issues on her show, but the damage to her image was considerable. The scandal forced her to re-evaluate her public persona and the show’s culture.