NBCU Addresses ‘Kelly Clarkson Show’ Toxic Work Environment Claims

NBCUniversal is talking out after former workers of The Kelly Clarkson Show alleged that the sequence has fostered a poisonous work surroundings.

“We are committed to a safe and respectful work environment and take workplace complaints very seriously and to insinuate otherwise is untrue,” a spokesperson for NBCU advised Us Weekly on Friday, May 12. “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.”

In a Rolling Stone exposé printed earlier on Friday, a number of earlier staffers of the Kelly Clarkson’s eponymous speak present claimed they had been underpaid and located the manufacturing to be “traumatizing to their mental health.”

One such worker — who remained nameless — recounted crying on the roof of the stage, questioning, “’Oh my gosh, what am I doing? Why am I putting myself through this?’” Another individual advised the journal that whereas Clarkson, 41, was “fantastic” on set, she was unaware of complaints from the present’s staff.

The sources additionally acknowledged that their issues had been largely ignored by the present’s human assets division and that govt producer Alex Duda allegedly “shields” Clarkson from any behind-the-scenes drama.

“I think Alex Duda’s a monster,” one other worker advised the outlet, claiming that Duda has additionally cursed at staff on stage. “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.”

Clarkson and Duda haven’t but commented on the report.

The office claims come three days after NBCU introduced the sequence could be transferring from Los Angeles to New York City. The Grammy winner, for her half, is “really excited for this next chapter and looking forward to a fresh start,” a supply completely advised Us on Tuesday, May 9.

“This move won’t have much of an impact on Kelly and Brandon [Blackstock]’s coparenting relationship since they already live in different states and she has primary custody,” the insider added. Us confirmed in June 2020 that the American Idol alum had filed for divorce from Blackstock, 46, after practically seven years of marriage.

The “Since You’ve Been Gone” singer was awarded main custody of their daughter River, 8, and son Remington, 7, in November of that yr. The music supervisor was granted month-to-month visiting rights.

According to the pair’s March 2022 divorce settlement court docket paperwork, obtained by Us, Clarkson is required to pay her ex-husband $115,000 in month-to-month spousal help till 2024, along with paying him a one-time sum of $1.3 million.

Earlier this yr, the Texas native opened up about how she has navigated her children’ feelings concerning her and Blackstock’s cut up. “I think communicating with them and not treating them — not treating them like an adult, because they’re not — but not treating them like a child,” she mentioned on a March episode of the “Angie Martinez IRL” podcast. “They’re not small feelings. Those are huge feelings, and those are huge emotions.”