Ellen DeGeneres launches latest $270 BE KIND gift box months after toxic workplace scandal - but customers are NOT impressed with the contents that include a painting set, earbuds and a collapsible cup!

 A toxic workplace scandal ripped through her production earlier this year.

And despite a host of allegations contradicting her demeanor, Ellen DeGeneres launched a new season of her 'BE KIND.' gift box valued at $270.

The 62-year-old comedian revealed the new product on her self-titled talk show, but fans were already underwhelmed with the contents as they took to social media with complaints. 


Unique: Despite a host of allegations contradicting her demeanor, Ellen DeGeneres launched a new season of her 'BE KIND' gift box valued at $270

Unique: Despite a host of allegations contradicting her demeanor, Ellen DeGeneres launched a new season of her 'BE KIND' gift box valued at $270

Ellen revealed the new season's subscription box full of a few of her favorite things in an Instagram post.


A painting set, earbuds, a collapsible cup and a gold 'hope' necklace were featured in the kit, which retails for $54.99 quarterly.

While Kris Jenner was beyond impressed with the winter collection, fans were less than pleased with Ellen's offerings.  

Yikes: The 62-year-old comedian revealed the new product on her self-titled talk show, but fans were already underwhelmed with the contents as they took to social media with complaints

Yikes: The 62-year-old comedian revealed the new product on her self-titled talk show, but fans were already underwhelmed with the contents as they took to social media with complaints

Hope was falling: While Kris Jenner was beyond impressed with the winter collection, fans were less than pleased with Ellen's offerings

Hope was falling: While Kris Jenner was beyond impressed with the winter collection, fans were less than pleased with Ellen's offerings

Ellen is pictured with her latest BE KIND. gift box which is worth $270

Ellen is pictured with her latest BE KIND. gift box which is worth $270

'The headphones in my box don't work very well - very disappointed in the quality,' Instagram user @megwilliamson319 wrote.

'Never got my summer box, can't get anyone to respond to my emails? I don't even have an account anymore for some reason, but I still have my invoice.' @k_kae22 commented on the post.'

Another follower wrote: 'I am still waiting for my box... it's been months.' 

Variety is the spice of life: A painting set, earbuds, a collapsible cup and a gold 'hope' necklace were featured in the kit, which retails for $54.99 quarterly

Variety is the spice of life: A painting set, earbuds, a collapsible cup and a gold 'hope' necklace were featured in the kit, which retails for $54.99 quarterly

Festive: The bright red box featured people of color with a logo plastered across the front

Festive: The bright red box featured people of color with a logo plastered across the front

'Can someone please contact me,' @annsterw commented. 'I have sent seven emails and heard nothing back. I was double-billed for my premium box. Please contact me.' 

DeGeneres has been embroiled in a toxic workplace scandal which has taken its toll on viewers with recent Neilsen ratings showing a 38% drop. 

Neilsen Media Research, the firm that measures audience size, reported that for Ellen's September 21 season 18 premiere, the show averaged a 1.2 Live+Same Day household ratings - a 29% drop from her 2019 premiere.

The show is averaging about 1.7 million viewers this season, nearly 38% less than last year, before she had been hit with accusations from both current and former employees that she had fostered a toxic workplace. 

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Not great: DeGeneres has been embroiled in a toxic workplace scandal which has taken its toll on viewers with recent Neilsen ratings showing a 38% dro

Not great: DeGeneres has been embroiled in a toxic workplace scandal which has taken its toll on viewers with recent Neilsen ratings showing a 38% dro

'As you may have heard, this summer there were allegations of a toxic work environment at our show and then there was an investigation. I learned that things happened here that never should have happened,' Ellen told viewers during her season opener.

'I take that very seriously, and I want to say I am so sorry to the people who were affected. I know that I'm in a position of privilege and power, and I realize that with that comes responsibility, and I take responsibility for what happens at my show.'

She added: 'Being known as the 'be-kind lady' is a tricky position to be in. The truth is I am that person you see on TV. I am also a lot of other things. Sometimes I get sad, I get mad, I get anxious, I get frustrated, I get impatient. And I am working on all of that.'

Discount: DeGeneres was offering $15 off on her special box

Discount: DeGeneres was offering $15 off on her special box

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