Kelly Clarkson responds to a report that her daytime talk show is a bad place to work

LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kelly Clarkson has responded to a Rolling Stone report accusing her daytime talk show of being a bad place to work.

Clarkson released a statement on her Instagram page Saturday. It addressed the allegations after 11 current and former employees complained about their stress and poor pay on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” and also described their work as “painful to their mental health” in the magazine’s report on Friday.

In the report, the anonymous staff called Clarkson “awesome” but said the show’s producers were “monsters” who had made their lives “hell”.

Clarkson said she loves her team.

“Knowing that anyone feels unheard or disrespected on this show is unacceptable,” she said in the post. The talk show host said she wants to maintain a healthy and safe work environment.

“As we prepare to move to the East Coast, I am more committed than ever to ensuring that not only our move, but our new team in New York is also made up of the best and best in the business,” she said. “Part of that build will include leadership training for all senior staff, including myself.”

Clarkson said that “there’s always room for growth” and that she wanted the show to be “the best version of ourselves in any business”.

“Especially when it comes to driving, to ensure that any notion of toxicity is eliminated,” she said.

An NBCUniversal spokesperson said in a statement that the entertainment company is “committed to a safe and respectful work environment.” The statement said workplace complaints were “taken seriously and to suggest otherwise is untrue”.

“When issues are reported, they are immediately reviewed, investigated and acted upon as appropriate,” the statement said. “The Kelly Clarkson Show seeks to build a safe, respectful, and equitable workplace that nurtures a culture of inclusivity and creativity.”