Kelly Clarkson left a sour taste in viewers' mouths for disrespecting her show's crew.
On the latest episode of "The Kelly Clarkson Show" on Friday, Clarkson welcomed chef Jamie Oliver and cooked a meal with him during the show's cooking segment.
While preparing the ingredients, she used her fingers to get the green bits from the mesh strainer before dropping them onto the floor. Her behavior immediately attracted criticism from the viewers, who viewed her action as something disparaging.
Kelly Clarkson Garners Condemnation
On Instagram, viewers and fans flocked to call out Clarkson for throwing the meals onto the floor without thinking about her crew members.
One said, "GIRL. On the floor?!? Idgaf WHO cleans it up, that's odee disrespectful."
"Why are you throwing the greens out? So wasteful," another said, per The Sun, while a third chimed in, "Um... who's cleaning the floor?"
The responses regarding Clarkson's behavior resonated with the content of a Rolling Stone story revealing the claims from 11 current and former employees of the show regarding being underpaid and overworked.
The "Underneath the Tree" singer seemingly addressed the issue and said that it was the first time she ever learned about the employees' complaints.
"In my 20 years in the entertainment industry, I've always led with my heart and what I believed to be right," she wrote on Instagram. "I love my team at 'The Kelly Clarkson Show,' and to find out that anyone is feeling unheard and or disrespected on this show is unacceptable."
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Clarkson ended her post by expressing her desire and commitment to creating and maintaining a safe workplace for everyone at her show.
Meanwhile, a representative for NBCUniversal issued a statement in which it said it took the complaints very seriously.
"When issues are reported, they are promptly reviewed, investigated and acted upon as appropriate," the spokesperson added. "'The Kelly Clarkson Show' strives to build a safe, respectful and equitable workplace that nurtures a culture of inclusivity and creativity."
Clarkson has been leading the series since 2019, and it has received several accolades over the years. The show also received good news when NBC renewed it for a fifth season and moved the production from Los Angeles to New York City.
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