The talk show host shared the news of her diagnosis on Instagram, telling fans that she is “feeling fine”.
“I want to let you all know that I tested positive for COVID-19,” she wrote.
“Fortunately, I’m feeling fine right now. Anyone who has been in close contact with me has been notified, and I am following all proper CDC guidelines.”
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) December 10, 2020
Production on her talk show has been paused until January. The show had been hosting a limited studio audience since the end of October.
It’s another blow for 62-year-old DeGeneres and The Ellen DeGeneres Show after allegations of a toxic work environment surfaced earlier this year.
In July, BuzzFeed News published a report detailing staffers’ negative experiences on set. Three producers were dismissed from the show following an investigation.
