But Fedotowsky shares his experience with Ellen DeGeneresrevealing that her appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" made her feel less than welcome.

During a recent episode Kaitlyn BristoweOn the "Off the Vine" podcast, the former "Bachelorette" star opened up about her encounter with the talk show host. The 40-year-old admitted that her time on the now-cancelled daytime show was not the experience she had hoped for.

Fedotovski appeared on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" in May 2010, coinciding with the premiere date of her season of "The Bachelorette."

The reality star explained that she was "so excited" to appear on the show and was looking forward to meeting the legendary comedian. However, things did not go exactly as she expected.

"She made me feel pretty bad," Fedotovsky admitted to Bristowe on the podcastwho responded by noting how often she hears similar comments from others who have interacted with DeGeneres. Fedotovsky went on to clarify, "It's not that she was mean, per se, she just made me feel stupid."

The former reality TV star said at the time that she tried to be “funny and personal” during her appearance: “And instead of laughing with me, she was laughing at me. I felt really stupid.”

Despite her negative experience, Fedotowsky was quick to add that she doesn't believe DeGeneres is a bad person. “I just think sometimes when you do a job like that all day, every day for years, you just get over it,” she continued. "And she's talking to people who are fictional, and then here's this 24-year-old famous no-nonsense girl who comes on her show and says, 'I have to talk to one of these idiots again?'

Bristowe, who starred on "The Bachelorette" in 2015, has never appeared on the talk show — something she believes happened for a reason.

“I think the world protected me from ever going on her show because they say, 'Don't meet your heroes,' and she was mine the whole time. "But I think it would be really disappointing for me and I don't like it now because of everything I've heard from very reliable sources (...) I don't get along with people like s–t but I get over it and I've always said that if I went on 'The Bachelorette' for one reason, and that was so I could meet Ellen DeGeneres."

For years, DeGeneres was hailed as one of the most beloved personalities on television. Known for her infectious humor, generosity, and signature "Be kind to each other," Ellen has become a symbol of warmth and positivity. However, in 2020, her carefully crafted public image began to crumble under the weight of serious allegations surrounding "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."

In July 2020, BuzzFeed News published a scathing expose describing a toxic work environment behind the scenes of DeGeneres' long-running talk show. Former and current employees spoke of pervasive fear, intimidation and an overall culture of silence. Some described being punished for taking medical leave, attending funerals, or simply speaking up about problems in the workplace.

There have also been accusations of racism. A former black employee reported experiencing racist remarks and microaggressions, including jokes about her hair and being called inappropriate terms.

In a subsequent investigation, more serious allegations of sexual abuse were made against key senior producers, including Ed Glavin, Kevin Lehman and Jonathan Norman. Allegations ranged from inappropriate touching to explicit comments and coercive behavior. The allegations painted a deeply troubling picture of the show's leadership, raising questions about how such behavior went unchecked for so long.

While DeGeneres herself has not been directly accused of harassment or misconduct, employees have claimed she was aware of the toxic culture and failed to address it. Others described her off-camera demeanor as cold, dismissive and vastly different from her bubbly on-screen persona.

In response to the allegations, DeGeneres issued a public apology, expressing regret and promising to make changes. Warner Bros., the studio behind the series, launched an internal investigation, which led to the firing of senior producers Ed Glavin, Kevin Lehman and Jonathan Norman.

Despite these measures, the damage to DeGeneres' reputation was undeniable. Ratings for "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" plummeted, and public trust in the host continued to decline.

In May 2021 she announced that her talk show would end after its 19th season. Although she framed this decision as a desire to move on to new creative challenges, many speculated that the controversy played a significant role in her choice.