And I really, honestly, felt like, 'I don't deserve this. We get to check back in with people," tWitch detailed. Legal Statement. Majercak stressed he's not happy the show is ending, but he's also not in shock that her exit comes around the one-year anniversary of when dozens of staffers spoke up about toxic behavior on set in a expose published by Buzzfeed News. Am I glad the show's ending? She added: "I thought the world needed more kindness and it was a reminder that we all needed that, and I think we need it more than ever right now.". This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "I still don't understand it. "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" began in 2003 and, as so many viewers know, became an instant hit. Degeneres has had countless high-profile guests on her show, including A-list celebrities like Rob Lowe (pictured) and former presidents. She also has a multi-year deal with Discoveryshehaseight shows with Discovery. DEGGANS: Her sunny comedy eventually earned her a sitcom on ABC. DeGeneres' show emphasized the phrase be kind to one another, saying it at the end of episodes, creating a line of merchandise with the slogan, featuring charity drives and giveaways, and developing a subscription box filled with items she selected called the Be Kind box. "2020: Lol, I'm gonna make your bed the epicenter. "I've spent a good amount of time in the daytime space and I've found a lot of love there,"he said. The Voice Needs to Make This Change in Season 23 and We Mean, How The Mandalorian Wrote Out Gina Carano Is Cara Dune Still, March Streaming Guide: What's New on Netflix, Amazon, Disney+. Also starring in "Ellen" were Jeremy Piven and Joely Fisher, two stars who the ex-employee said were "nothing" like DeGeneres off-camera. The slide started shortly after BuzzFeed News reported in July that several former and current staff members said they had confronted racism, fear and intimidation at work. The fact that a deeply flawed BuzzFeed article has led to the termination of an innocent man a popular figure and a creative force behind the Ellen show and a string of other projects produced with Ellen is shocking, said Leman attorney Michael Plonsker. In 1986, Ms. DeGeneres was the first female comedian making her The Tonight Show debut to be invited by Johnny Carson to sit by his desk, a gesture of respect. The pandemic probably didnt help the ratings for Ellen. The restrictions forced Ms. DeGeneres to broadcast from her home part of last year, depriving her of the interactions with an often boisterous studio audience. Why Ellen is ending her talk show In an interview My name is there, my name is there, my name is on underwear," the host joked. "This has been a long time coming," the former staffer, who wished to remain anonymous, told Fox News in an interview this week. I don't need this. ", He replied, "Nobody is going off the air. Although all good things must come to an end, you still have hope that the truly great things never will, Mike Darnell, the president of the Warner Bros. unscripted television division, said in a statement on Wednesday. "This culture we're living [in is one where] no one can make mistakes," she said. Chris Rock Has Jabbed At Will Smith, But Is Saving His Best, Flores Case Advances as Dolphins Claims Head to 'Judge'Goodell, High Risks, Low Wages, Insane Hours: VFX Workers Say They Are, How 'Chicago Fire' Said a Temporary Goodbye to Taylor Kinney's, Dogs Barking? All rights reserved. ", That being said, all the pride and understanding in the world isn't going to stop him from ugly crying when they sign off for good next spring. You're going to go on. Because while daytime TV (and dance!) Although DeGeneres' show has been one of the powerhouses of daytime TV, the move isn't surprising considering the age and cost of the program. The Season 18 premiere had the highest ratings of any season opener in the last four years for "Ellen." And she reached a separate deal with Warner Media to create shows for its streaming platform, HBO Max, among other projects. The news was shared during a videoconference call with over 200 staff members of the show, during which an emotional DeGeneres also spoke and apologized again to staffers, according to Variety. Ellen DeGeneres's talk show will end its run today after 19 years and more than 3,000 episodes. Like that's really exciting.". ", Having a front row seat for the past seven years to the demands of helming your own daytime talk show did little to convincethe So You Think You Can Dance alumthatEllen would be inking a new contract. Because whiledaytime TV (and dance!) It's a bittersweet end for a TV host who seems to have let her meteoric comeback blind her to the qualities that made audiences fall in love with her in the first place. She was emotional seeing everybody. You can reach her at Melissa.Roberto@fox.com. Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! At the time of Buzzfeed News' expos, executive producers Ed Glavin, Mary Connelly and Lassner told E! Ellen DeGeneres, winner of the Carol Burnett Award, poses at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 5, 2020. I had no idea. Web112k Followers, 693 Following, 466 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Jeannie Klisiewicz (@iamjeanniek) The TV host, 41, was diagnosed with epiglottitis and hospitalized recently. Subscribers to Be Kind who pay $197.96 a year receive four boxes, one for each season, filled with products from socially or environmentally conscious brands. The first staffer concluded years ago that DeGeneres is "not a very nice, cordial person" and "unpleasant." DEGENERES: I started it because at the time there were a lot of young gay boys being either, you know, killed or bullied into suicide because they were gay. As the show went on, its host displayed more sides of herself. In this Oct. 13, 2016, file photo, Ellen DeGeneres appears during a commercial break at a taping of The Ellen Show in Burbank. Watch Sneak. For my taste, I think that at that point you're in survival mode and I felt like that was where she was at. "I take that very seriously. I do that a lot. It caught me off guard when the talk show started. ", "Nineteen is a great number. That will now change and I'm committed to ensuring this does not happen again.". Isn't she going to be so missed? After an investigation by Warner Bros., the company that produces the show, three high-level producers were fired. Though she revealed on the May 13episodeof her eponymous series that she "hadthought a lot about this decision," meditating about it and talking it over with wife PortiaDe Rossi,"Two years ago, I signed a deal for three more years," she explained, "and I always knew in my heart that season 19 would be my last.". News that Ellen called for a last-minute all-staff meetingon the afternoon of Tuesday, May 11, andthen broke the news about her departure. A fter what will ultimately be 19 years on the air, The Ellen DeGeneres Show will officially come to an end in 2022. The show's workplace scandal damaged that image to a daytime TV audience which values authenticity. I just kept saying to Portia [de Rossi], if I was a fan of somebody and even if I wasn't, I would think there must be some truth to it because it's not stopping. Ellen DeGeneres sadly let her staff know she was ending her talk showa day before going public with the news, E! "It's been an incredibly emotional week for Ellen," a source close to Ellen told E! Now she'll exit daytime TV, just as activists fear renewed legal attacks on same-sex marriage, and rising incidents of homophobia and transphobia might threaten the progress she once embodied. This will be the best season weve ever had, DeGeneres said. The programs latest season kicked offin September2020 with an apology from the comedian aboutclaims of a toxic workplacethat marred the show over the summer. She had indeed hinted at pulling the plug in recent years. Celebrities, including "Saturday Night Live" alum Kate McKinnon, have cited her as an inspiration for openly gay performers. It was very hurtful to me. Ellen was a natural outgrowth of Ms. DeGeneress standup act. Instead, that woman turned out to be This may be controversial, but I believe women should be allowed to vote. Her decision followed a sharp ratings decline for The Ellen DeGeneres Show, also known as Ellen, which is in its 18th season. I am Ellen DeGeneres. "The issue is these three executive producers running the show who are in charge of all these people [and] who make the culture and are putting out this feeling of bullying and being mean. Theres been love and there will continue to be love.. All Rights Reserved. We immediately began an internal investigation and we are taking steps, together, to correct the issues., Several of DeGeneres close celebrity pals have chimed in. DEGGANS: That's DeGeneres speaking at Tulane University's 2009 commencement about the coming out episode. ELLEN DEGENERES: I learned that things happened here that never should have happened. A major beauty influencer who appeared on her talk show in January also claimed DeGeneres was particularly "cold" and gave preferential treatment to A-list guests. Ellen first addressed the controversyin her season 18 premiere. ", Ellen also told the outlet thatthere were moments where she did not want to return to her show because of the controversy. Your thoughts on Ellen-gate? She acknowledged she can be introverted at times and she apologized if that was ever seen as hurtful, said another source, according to People. I hardly ever do lift them. DeGeneres apologized in September saying, 'I learned that things happen here that never should have happened. "I'm not surprised. The backlash was tough. People get picked on, but for four months straight for me. "When the Ellen sitcom ended, a lot of people on set were relieved. I read it in the paper. DeGeneres was emotional to the point of tears, and apologetic as she addressed more than 200 staffers. ', The True Story Behind 'Cocaine Bear': A 175-Pound Beast, a Dead Drug Smuggler in Gucci Loafers and More, Michael B. Jordan Meets Reporter at 'Creed III' Premiere Who 'Teased Him all the Time' in High School: 'I Was the Corny Kid, Right? Meanwhile, Stephen tWitch Boss the resident DJ of the Ellen show has been made a co-executive producer, following the departure of Glavin, Leman and Norman, Variety reported. "For the record, the day to day responsibility of The Ellen Show is completely on us. ', Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for May 12, Fox News learned three producers of the talk show were ousted, Michael B. Jordan apologized to his mom before steamy Calvin Klein underwear ad was released, Kristin Cavallari jokes shes 'heartless' for breaking up with guys over text: 'I know thats horrible', Gisele Bndchen shares tips for when 'life gets challenging': 'Remember that the sun rises everyday', Amy Grant says she leaned on her faith after horrific bike accident: Its helped me not be afraid, Bette Midler confesses to plastic surgery: Time smooths 'everything out', Meghan Markle, Prince Harry 'stunned' by King Charles' 'cruel' Frogmore Cottage eviction, report says. Between September and February, the show brought in $127.6 million in advertising revenue, according to the research firm Kantar. ", 'I'm crying': Ellen DeGeneres rushed wife Portia de Rossi to emergency room for appendectomy, She thanked fans for the bond formed over the long run of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 2023 E! (NBC). DeGeneres said she informed staff of the decision on May 11. 'ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW' PARTED WAYS WITH 3 EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS IN THE WAKE OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published Wednesday, DeGeneres "She didn't get ahead of it. Warner Bros. had no comment on Buzzfeed's latest story. I lift weights religiously. A source close to the matter told E! Ellen is the one person that I've been assigned to -- and I've been assigned to quite a few celebrities -- that has never taken the time to say hi to me," Majercak claimed. Ellen DeGeneres surprised Westchester native Jeannie Klisiewicz with a Ford EcoSport and an audience seat dedicated in her name to celebrate her 10th Mr. Paratore introduced her to people at stations across the country, the affiliates agreed to carry Ellen and it was a hit, often drawing an audience of roughly three million. "Being known as the be kind lady is a tricky position to be in. "Evenjust thinking one more year, it's like, man, this is going to be our farewell season so I know we're going to continue everything we've been doing but it's going to be bumped up a notch," he shared. Thank you. According to Nielsen, the Season 18 premiere had the highest ratings of any season opener in the last four years for "Ellen." Dave Chapelle attacked onstage while performing at LA festival, Here are the 14 inductees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Utah is apparently the most Star Wars-obsessed state in the country, Five political statements guests made at the 2022 Met Gala. "We get to say hello and goodbye to some of the guests that we've helped over the years. (ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images). Per Nielsen's ratings in March, "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" lost over 1 million viewers over the course of the shows current season. This regime change come less than a month after a series of bombshell reports from Variety and BuzzFeed brought the shows toxic workplace culture to light. "It almost impacted the show. Ratings have tumbled 43% this season, averaging 1.4 million viewers, down from 2.5 million at this point last year. On Thursday, July 30, Ellen broke her silence and seemingly addressed the allegations made against the talk show. Degeneres has had countless high-profile guests on her show including A-list celebrities and former presidents. Market data provided by Factset. One time I was talking to Portia, but she thought I was talking to myself because of the other times when I was talking to myself, and she thought I was talking to her," she joked. Ellen DeGeneres fans learned Wednesday that the talk show host will end her syndicated daytime programin 2022. "I was really proud of her, actually," he shared. They're heavy, hence the name. Market data provided by Factset. I am a person who likes to make people happy. More: Machine Gun Kelly wears Megan Fox's 'DNA' on 'Ellen,' explains viral 'SNL' tumble with Pete Davidson. Variety and The Hollywood Reporter reporteda memo was emailed to employees of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. The Ellen DeGeneres Show is attempting a behind-the-scenes course correction. By Starr Bowenbank. OPRAH WINFREY: Oh, yeah. More: Trailblazing women in entertainment, including Ellen DeGeneres, Mariah Carey, more. Still,Ellen's TV career will continue. ", "So, the past 18 years, you have to know, has changed my life. We know where she is. The Ellen DeGeneres Show lost more than a million viewers in the 2020-21 television season. The Be Kind Box now available includes ice globe facial massagers from the brand Aceology, a vegan leather shoulder bag from Samara and a reusable water bottle from Fill It Forward. She previously covered entertainment, lifestyle, science and tech. All rights reserved. "When it started, with that stupid 'someone couldn't look me in the eye' or whatever the first thing was, it's like a crest of a wave," she said. I mean, very. Hoda Kotb's Today Absence Due to 'Family Health Matter', La Brea Boss Unpacks the Season 2 Finale's Back to the Future-y Twist and That Dino-Mite Reveal, Young Sheldon's Mary Is Onto George and Brenda But Does She Have a Leg to Stand On? I know who I am. Social-media users combed through footage of her interviews to find spicy remarks she had made to celebrity guests, as if turning up evidence that the niceness was a ruse. "I know that the emotions are going to be very overwhelming as we continue to kind of inch away to that last day of filming," he admitted. "Ellen" staff was given the news during a virtual meeting on Monday, which was led by the 62-year-old comedian, sources told Fox News at the time. I have known Ellen for years and I can honestly say that shes one of the dopest people on the fking planet. Be Kind by Ellen became a mini-industry. And here's how that happened: I started saying, Be kind to one another after a young man named Tyler Clementi took his own life after being bullied for being gay," DeGeneres said. According to multiple sources, DeGeneres told the staff she was not perfect and realized that in the effort for the show to run as a well-oiled machine, sometimes leaders were not as sensitive to human beings as they should have been. She announced the show's end to the Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday, confirming it will wrap after Season 19 in 2022. Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! News. Jeannie Mai is ending her "Dancing With the Star" journey, Fox News can confirm. When we have a heads up an ending is coming, there's something that is really inspiring about it.". Earlier this week, Andy Lassnerspoke out on Twitter after a followerinsinuated The Ellen DeGeneres Show was being canceled due to allegations made againstEllen DeGeneres' eponymous show. DeGeneres went on to share she "really didn't understand" the backlash she received. "'The show has bled viewers since the toxic environment around Ellen and her show was made public," the source added. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says DeGeneres is a pioneering voice with a complicated legacy. That was down from $163.8 million in the same six months in the previous season, a 22 percent decline. "Ellen will also be working on all her other shows," the source close to Ellen told E! "And I don't want to generalize because there are some bad people out there and those people shouldn't work again but, in general, the culture today is one where you can't learn and grow, which is, as human beings, what we're here to do. What's more, a third former staffer, speaking on anonymity, who worked on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" set for a couple years beginning in 2016, said friends and family members "would never believe" him when he previously spoke about her allegedly rude behavior. Legal Statement. She started out as a lighthearted comic with an absurdist streak, a rare figure whose jokes were family-friendly in the blustery, macho comedy world of the 1980s, when the noisier Sam Kinison, Eddie Murphy and Andrew Dice Clay drew the crowds. ", AndtWitch, who's also hosted two seasons ofDisney's Fairy Tale Weddings with wife Allison Holker,fully intends to help Ellen follow through on her promise to make every day of thelast season a celebration. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, And she's done that.". I'm 35 years old. I mean, very. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. The hostess herself has also been accused in recent months of poor behavior towardsome guestsandlesser-known celebrities. If you like TVLine, you'll LOVE our email news alerts! Earlier that morning, she will appear in an NBC Todayshow interview withSavannah Guthrie. Im hearing that some people felt that I wasnt kind or too short with them, or too impatient. How The Mandalorian Wrote Out Gina Carano Is Cara Dune Still Alive? Three executive producers wereousted as a result of an internal workplace review andDeGeneres apologizedprivately to her staffers and publicly on air last September. Thank you. "When youre a creative person, you constantly need to be challenged and as great as this show is, and as fun as it is, its just not a challenge anymore," DeGeneres said. The talk show host "seemed very sad," the insider said. For tWitch, listening to his longtime colleague explain her reasons formoving on(and disabusing fans of any notion that her decision stemmed from last year's allegations of a toxic work environment) was pretty inspiring. Host Ellen DeGeneres "had announced it three years ago that she signed on for three more years," he explained to E! More momentously, as the star of the hit ABC sitcom Ellen in 1997, she announced that she was gay. Jeannie Mai is making a surprise appearance on her talk show! You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' has come under fire for its toxic workplace in the past year. "On day one of our show, I told everyone in our first meeting that The Ellen DeGeneres Show would be a place of happinessno one would ever raise their voice, and everyone would be treated with respect. Put Stephen "tWitch" Boss firmly in the don't-cry-because-it's-over-smile-because-it-happened camp. My instinct told me its time. The authoritative record of NPRs programming is the audio record. EXCLUSIVE: At least three former staffers once employed by Ellen DeGeneres are speaking out about the host's daytime talk show coming to an end, and they all share one common view: they're "not surprised.". Died on 30 Dec 1916. She added: "I thought the world needed more kindness and it was a reminder that we all needed that, and I think we need it more than ever right now.". The on-air apology was also a rare moment of seriousness on a program known for its nonstop levity. Ellen DeGeneres has penned a letter to the Accuracy and availability may vary. Setup: My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was 60., Punchline: Shes 97 today and we dont know where the hell she is., And then came the kicker: Im kidding. 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' has come under fire for its toxic workplace in the past year. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. ", She added: "This is 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show.' Market data provided by Factset. Managers of local TV stations initially did not think the same. Ellen DeGeneres to end her daytime talk show after one more season, Machine Gun Kelly wears Megan Fox's 'DNA' on 'Ellen,' explains viral 'SNL' tumble with Pete Davidson, Trailblazing women in entertainment, including Ellen DeGeneres, Mariah Carey, more, allegations oftoxic workplace conditions and mistreatment, 'Ellen DeGeneres Show' faces ratings freefall after toxic workplace controversy, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. In her career-making debut on The Tonight Show, in 1986, she started with a joke that seemed harmless enough at first. Heres what we know, Nobody is going off the air: Ellen producer speaks out amid workplace investigation, Former Ellen show employees say they experienced racism and a toxic work environment, Heres what Katy Perry, Jay Leno and other celebrities are saying about Ellen DeGeneres while her show is under investigation, Theres been love: Ellen DJ Stephen tWitch Boss speaks out on toxic workplace allegations. The following month,a former bodyguard who was assigned to protectDeGeneresduring her hosting gig at the 2014 Oscars told us the star was "very cold.". Anyone who knows me knows it's the opposite of what I believe and what I hoped for our show My name is on the show and everything we do and I take responsibility for that," she continued. "With the cancel culture out there, people are getting canceled for the silliest of things, but this person can manipulate people and treat people the way they want, day in and day out, because of their title or status.". ", 'ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW' PARTED WAYS WITH 3 EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS IN THE WAKE OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS. WebAbout Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket The TV host, 41, was diagnosed with epiglottitis and hospitalized recently. "She was a guest star on Bernie and she was really sweet. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. The former bodyguard said he hopes DeGeneres understands where so many of her staffers are coming from. News. That's normally how it worked. "And then it just keeps getting bigger and bigger until it was out of control. She said, "When you're a creative person, you constantly need to be challengedand as great as this show is, and as fun as it is, it's just not a challenge anymore.". I talked to myself. Ellen DeGeneres has told viewers she is ending her long-running TV show because "I truly have felt like next season was the right time" to bring it to a close. DeGeneres and others vowed that everyone on staff including DeGeneres will participate in diversity and inclusion workshops. Ellen DeGeneres is pulling out all the celebrity stops for the final episodes of her daytime talk series. But you will never, ever have a time like this where you were held in the public's eye and received the joy in such a way. WebJeannie Klisiewicz is known for The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003), Grease Live! Last month, her furniture design competition seriesEllen's Next Great Designerpremiered on the streaming network. The email, according to their sources who had knowledge of its contents, stated that Warner Bros. wasinterviewing current and former staffers about their experienceon the talk show. Meanwhile, Mary Connelly, Andy Lassner and Derek Westervelt will continue to executive-produce. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Three senior producers executive producers Ed Glavin and Kevin Leman, and co-executive producer Jonathan Norman have been ousted from the Warner Bros.-distributed syndicated strip following damning allegations raised in recent reports by Buzzfeed and Variety. On Wednesday, May 12, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the TV personality shared that the upcoming 19th season of the Emmy-winning Ellen DeGeneres Show, set to premiere in 2022, wouldbe the series' last. Market data provided by Factset. It wasn't to do anything other than to free myself up from this heaviness that I was carrying around. While there weren't allegations made against Ellen herself, some individualsexplainedtheir experience with the star. "But we do disagree on one thing: #GoHabsGo. "So I feltthat she was going to stay true to that. No. She added that reading disturbing allegations about the atmosphere on the show was heartbreaking.. AnEllen DeGeneres Show executive producer is setting the record straight on rumors surroundingthe future of the longtime series. Thank you. But not Ellen.". However, she tapped a very familiar face for the gig: Jeannie Klisiewicz, whos best known on The Ellen DeGeneres Show as the person constantly surprising enthusiasts aremourning the end of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the series' co-executive producer and in-house DJ, uh, kinda saw it coming. She noted all this in her on-air apology, telling viewers, Being known as the Be Kind Lady is a tricky position to be in. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. "So there wasn't something that was in me that was like, 'Oh, she's definitely going to renew again.'". DeGeneres sent a letter to her staff shortly after those reports came out, insisting that she always wanted her show to be place of happiness, and that she was disappointed to learn that this has not been the case. News has learned. "The Drop em in a comment below. Thank you.". Don't do it," DeGeneres jokingly added. Anyone can read what you share. "Me: I really think 2020 is gonna turn around and start getting better," Lassner captionedhis post on Thursday, July 30. All rights reserved. Obviously, something changed, and I am disappointed to learn that this has not been the case," the star wrote in a letter obtained by E! The complaints about the Ellen workplace seemed to contradict the hosts public image, and she suddenly found herself the subject of criticism. Thank you. The staffer said "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" end has been a long time brewing. Yes, former daytime TV queen DeGeneres' Game of Games aired in evenings for four seasons, but it won't get a fifth (at least on NBC). At the same time, during the meeting Connelly and Lassner addressed the results of the studios internal investigation that was sparked by the flurry of reports. I thought something was going on because it was too orchestrated. She vowed to stick to agreed-upon timetables to make the production process smoother for all. All Rights Reserved, Ellen DeGeneres apologizes again to staff as three top producers leave the show amid misconduct allegations, The Ellen DeGeneres Show is being investigated over the treatment of its employees. DeGeneres is said to make $50 million a year in a contract that expires next year and she has spoken publicly in the past about possibly ending the show. '", She also addressed cancel culture. And shes committed to that, a source told People. "Also, on the periodic table, 19 is the atomic number for potassium.". Ellen DeGeneres announced she is ending her talk show. Moreover, Ellen has yet to address the new claims. And it was happening a lot. Ms. DeGeneres apologized to her staff in the summer, when the show was on hiatus. But the talk show, which she started in 2003, allowed her to reintroduce herself to America as the queen of nice, as homophobia in show business was waning. 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