Perry has been on The Ellen DeGeneres Show several times over the years, most recently in 2019.
DJ Samantha Ronson likewise tweeted some support for the host on Monday, writing, "Unpopular opinion: I’ve worked for @TheEllenShow as a dj, for her parties, for years and she has ALWAYS been respectful and kind to me." Then, in response to fans saying that DeGeneres is clearly nicer to people with celebrity status than her underlings, Ronson added, "I knew this was coming, but you'd be surprised by how many people are super rude when you become someone they are writing a cheque to.
The statement prompted Everybody Loves Raymond actor-comedian Brad Garrett to respond by slamming DeGeneres in a viral tweet last week, "Sorry but it comes from the top @TheEllenShow Know more than one who were treated horribly by her. Common knowledge." Back to the Future actress Lea Thompson simply replied, "True story."
But, as of now, the consensus seems to be that The Ellen DeGeneres Show is likely to continue, though how it repairs its damaged "be kind" brand is anybody's guess