'Ellen Show' Executive Producer Breaks Silence On Controversy: 'It's Been Rough'

“Ellen DeGeneres Show” executive producer Andy Lassner has spoken up about the controversy the daytime talk show and its heads have been embroiled in over the past several months.

In an Instagram video, Lassner began by explaining his silence on social media, revealing that he has been away because he was dealing with “some stuff.” He then described how his recent months have been in the clip titled “I’ve missed my people.”

“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,” the “Ellen” EP said.

“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,” Lassner added.

He also hinted at returning to his “Slow Walking with Average Andy” videos, which have become a regular part of the Ellen DeGeneres-hosted talk show.

“But I'm back, I have been walking,” Lassner shared. “I will now be walking for you guys again because. I mean, let's face it, what is life like when you're not slow walking with Andy? Anyway, I love you guys, and I miss you, and I'll talk to you soon.”

Meanwhile, Lassner shared a cryptic message on social media back in July, nearly two weeks after current and former employees of “Ellen” described a “toxic” workplace culture on the show.

“Me: I really think 2020 is gonna turn around and start getting better. 2020: Lol, I’m gonna make your bed the epicenter,” he wrote in a now-deleted post on Twitter.

Three executive producers, Ed Glavin, Kevin Leman and Jonathan Norman, were later ousted following an investigation conducted by Warner Media into the complaints made by the crew.

The EPs had been accused of sexual misconduct by staffers. Norman and Leman both denied the allegations, while Glavin has yet to address the issue.

Mary Connelly, Derek Westervelt and Lassner will continue to executive-produce, along with newly appointed co-EP DJ Stephen “tWitch” Boss.

After the shakeup, DeGeneres addressed her staff in a video conference, explaining that she has “good and bad days.” An insider shared that the 62-year-old host was “being real” during the call, which “boosted morale.”

“[DeGeneres] admitted to being multilayered and said she has good days and bad days. She said people on the call would know that she has not asked people not to look her in the eyes on set,” the source shared.

Another insider told People that at the time of the investigation, DeGeneres was “dying” to see her staffers and apologize to them, but she couldn’t because the inquiry was ongoing.

“The Ellen DeGeneres Show” began production for its 18th season earlier this month.