Kelly Clarkson Speaks Out Against Toxic Workplace Allegations from ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ Staffers

Kelly Clarkson wants to clear the air. Staffers from her show ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ have made shocking allegations, which the singer/host says are ‘unacceptable.’

Producers of the show reported a toxic workplace environment which included being “overworked” and “underpaid.” The crew members also said: “Working at the show was traumatizing to their mental health.”

Clarkson, 41, shared a statement on Instagram Friday–which was the same day Rolling Stone released their article on the allegations–saying she loves her team.

“In my 20 years in the entertainment industry, I’ve always led with my heart and what I believed to be right,” Clarkson began her statement. “I love my team at The Kelly Clarkston 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 and maintaining 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 ensuring that not only our team that is moving, but also our new team in NY, is comprised of the best and kindest in the business.”

“Part of that build will include leadership training for all of the senior staff, including myself. There is always room to grow and ensure we are all being/becoming the best versions of ourselves in any business, especially when it comes to leadership. To ensure that any notion of toxicity is eradicated,” she ended.

The complaints came from one current and ten former employees and weren’t intended to target Clarkson. Insiders told Rolling Stone that the host is “fantastic” and “has no clue how unhappy her staff is.”

“I would be shocked if she knew,” one former employee told the publication. “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.”

“I remember going up on the roof of the stage to cry, being like, ‘Oh, my gosh, what am I doing? Why am I putting myself through this?’” another shared.

Another anonymous former employee specifically called out a big wig, saying: “I think [executive producer] Alex Duda’s a monster. I have a friend who’s an executive producer who warned me about taking this job because apparently she has done this on every show she’s worked on.”

The network responded through a company spokesperson regarding the allegations: “We are committed to a safe and respectful work environment and take workplace complaints very seriously and to insinuate otherwise is untrue,” reads a statement from an NBCUniversal spokesperson.

“When issues are reported they are promptly reviewed, investigated and acted upon as appropriate. The Kelly Clarkson Show strives to build a safe, respectful, and equitable workplace that nurtures a culture of inclusivity and creativity,” the statement continues.

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