Days after the Writers Guild of America, East released a statement criticizing Ellen DeGeneres for crossing the strike picket line, the TV talk show host has canceled her show tapings in New York City, a source close to the show told “Access Hollywood.”
DeGeneres will continue to tape her show in L.A. and return to New York at a later date, the source told “Access.”
As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Ellen DeGeneres canceled one show, the day the Writers Guild of America strike began. She crossed the picket line the day after her lone cancellation.
In a statement issued to “Access Hollywood” on Sunday, the WGAE said she would not be welcome in New York City.
“In anticipation of her plans to tape shows in New York City on Nov. 19 and 20, the Writers Guild of America, East is extremely disappointed to see that Ellen has chosen not to stand with writers during the strike,” a rep for the WGAE said in the statement. “Ellen’s peers who host comedy/variety shows have chosen to support the writers and help them get a fair contract, Ellen has not. On her first show back, Ellen said she loves and supports her writers, but her actions prove otherwise.”
DeGeneres has reacted to the criticism saying she supports her writers, but she also has a duty to her audience.
“I support (the writers) and hope that they get everything they’re asking for. And I hope it works out soon. In the meantime, people have traveled across the country. They’ve made plans. They’re here. I want to do everything I can to make your trip enjoyable and give you a show,” she said during a show taping.
Reps for “Ellen” could not be reached for comment.