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Former 'Ellen DeGeneres Show' DJ Tony Okungbowa says he felt 'toxicity' on set

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Advertisement type genre Tony Okungbowa, the actor and DJ known to many viewers as DJ Tony of , is opening up about his experience on the recently embattled program. In an Instagram post Tuesday, Okungbowa said he "did experience and feel the toxicity of the environment" during his tenure as the show's resident DJ. The performer, who currently stars in CBS' Bob Hearts Abishola, also said he supports former Ellen staffers who have spoken out about alleged mistreatment they faced on set. "I have been getting calls asking me about the Ellen Degeneres Show and I would like to address the time I spent there. I was on air talent from 2003-2006 and from 2007 -2013," Okungbowa wrote. "While I am grateful for the opportunity it afforded me, I did experience and feel the toxicity of the environment and I stand with my former colleagues in their quest to create a healthier and more inclusive workplace as the show moves forward." Warner Bros. Television declined to comment on Okungbowa's remarks, and representatives for Okungbowa told EW he has no further comment on the subject at this time. Representatives for host and the show itself did not immediately respond to request for comment. DeGeneres been under scrutiny lately in the wake of two BuzzFeed News reports behind the scenes of her eponymous talk show, and citing allegations of racism, intimidation, and . DeGeneres that did not address specific complaints but said in part that "we are taking steps, together, to correct the issues." star later tweeted that for setting the tone on her show, writing, "Sorry but it comes from the top ⁦@TheEllenShow Know more than one who were treated horribly by her.⁩ Common knowledge." Actress backed up Garrett by replying, "True story," while other celebrities including and have in . Related content: type seasons rating genre stream service this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.

Advertisement type genre Tony Okungbowa, the actor and DJ known to many viewers as DJ Tony of , is opening up about his experience on the recently embattled program. In an Instagram post Tuesday, Okungbowa said he "did experience and feel the toxicity of the environment" during his tenure as the show's resident DJ. The performer, who currently stars in CBS' Bob Hearts Abishola, also said he supports former Ellen staffers who have spoken out about alleged mistreatment they faced on set. "I have been getting calls asking me about the Ellen Degeneres Show and I would like to address the time I...

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