MARIAH Carey revealed that Ellen DeGeneres made her ‘extremely uncomfortable’ by grilling her on pregnancy rumors in 2008 despite her past miscarriages.
The Christmas Queen was forced to announce she was pregnant as the TV show host dared her to drink alcohol on air.
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Mariah, 50, talked to Vulture about that very uncomfortable interview she did with Ellen back in 2008 where was forced to reveal to the world that she was pregnant.
In the clip, the 62-year-old comedian had asked MiMi to toast to her not being pregnant as she poured her a glass of champagne. A very awkward Mariah took a small sip before laughing it off as Ellen exclaimed, “you’re pregnant!”
Unfortunately, the singer miscarried a few weeks after the announcement.
She told Vulture about it as they discussed the recent allegations against Ellen and her toxic work environment: “I was extremely uncomfortable with that moment is all I can say.
“And I really have had a hard time grappling with the aftermath. I wasn’t ready to tell anyone because I had had a miscarriage.
“I don’t want to throw anyone that’s already being thrown under any proverbial bus, but I didn’t enjoy that moment.”
Mariah – who is currently dealing with the aftermath of her sister calling out their mother on the alleged sexual abuse she suffered – continued and said there is “an empathy that can be applied to those moments that I would have liked to have been implemented. But what am I supposed to do?”
Most recently, Ellen’s producer Andy Lassner revealed that “it’s been rough” as he addressed the “toxic” workplace claims that have surrounded the entire crew.
He said on Instagram: “Oh look who it is. If it isn’t Andy Lassner.
“Well, yes it is. Your eyes do not deceive you. I’m back. I’ve been away for a little bit, dealing with — you know, some stuff. You may have read about it.
“It’s been a couple of rough months. But it’s when we go through these things, I guess, when we learn the most about ourselves, and maybe even some growth.
“But to tell you it hasn’t been rough would be a lie, and I’ve always been honest with you. It’s been rough. But I’m back.”
He wrapped up the clip and said: “I love you guys; I miss you and I’ll talk to you soon.”
The video comes a week after executive producers Ed Glavin and Kevin Leman and co-executive producer Jonathan Norman were fired as Ellen, 62, continues to be under scrutiny after numerous former employees accused her show of tolerating everything from bullying to racism to sexual harassment.
Warner Bros. is currently investigating the allegations.
Following the firings, the comedian spoke to about 200 of her employees in a virtual meeting and offered a “teary-eyed” apology.
A source exclusively told The Sun that Ellen had been “waiting to speak to her team this whole time” but was “not allowed because of the investigation.”
This wasn’t the first time that the entertainer had apologize as she previously admitted that she had to take responsibility as her name was at the top.
DeGeneres’ apology letter read: “Hey everybody – it’s Ellen. On day one of our show, I told everyone in our first meeting that The Ellen DeGeneres Show would be a place of happiness – no one would ever raise their voice, and everyone would be treated with respect.
“Obviously, something changed, and I am disappointed to learn that this has not been the case. And for that, I am sorry.
“Anyone who knows me knows it’s the opposite of what I believe and what I hoped for our show. […]
“As someone who was judged and nearly lost everything for just being who I am, I truly understand and have deep compassion for those being looked at differently, or treated unfairly, not equal, or – worse – disregarded. […]
She added that as her program has grown, she had “not been able to stay on top of everything” and had instead “relied on others to do their jobs as they knew I’d want them done.”
Ellen wrote: “Clearly some didn’t. That will now change and I’m committed to ensuring this does not happen again.”
The talk show is already beginning to see consequences from the claims as it was recently canceled on an Australian network.
