Kelly Clarkson is having to fend off reports that the work environment on her hit talk show, “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” is toxic. Numerous staff members recently dropped the bombshell that the work atmosphere includes bullying, abuse by upper-level members, retaliation, an absent HR department, and low-grade pay.
The staff members were quick to point out they do not credit Clarkson as the source of the problem, but rather executive producer Alex Duda and other high-ranking productions staff. The staff alleges that Duda and some of his colleagues are hostile towards employees on a regular basis and have retaliated when official complaints have been logged. They also accuse HR of doing nothing once reports about the producers’ behavior were filed. Some of the former staffers do say that Kelly was kept in the dark about the problems.
And while the staffers admitted they “would be shocked if (Clarkson) knew” about the behind-the-scenes behavior, the star has felt the need to speak out. Over the weekend, Clarkson released a statement on Instagram saying the alleged conditions were “unacceptable” and that she is “more committed than ever” to improving the atmosphere on her show.
The Kelly Clarkson Show announces major change as host makes very personal decision
With the huge shift at the TV show, Kelly, 41, has decided to shake up her personal life, as well.The Kelly Clarkson Show currently films in Los Angeles, but it’s moving to a new home.
After four seasons, the daytime program is heading across the country to New York City.
Kelly had previously shot New York-based premiere weeks for some of the seasons of her talk show before going back to Los Angeles for the rest of the episodes.
Now, the series will be on the East Coast full time, according to Variety.NBC Studios in 30 Rockefeller Plaza will be the new studio home for the show, starting next season.
Fans will have a chance to be part of the live audience when it moves into studio 6A in a few months.
Instead of reusing an old set, a brand new studio and facility will be built just for Kelly’s show.
With the program moving across the country, that means mother-of-two Kelly will be making the major move, as well.