I think we all have witnessed the light & continual fight for equality that she has brought."

He left in 2013, and now stars in the CBS sitcomBob Hearts Abishola.

I was on air talent from 2003-2006 and from 2007-2013.

Tony Okungbowa and Ellen DeGeneres

While one fan commented asking whether the abuse had come from DeGeneres herself, Okungbowa didn’t reply.

Most commenters applauded Okungbowa’s honesty, but at least one admitted feeling shocked by his statement.

(Many people felt her apology didn’t go far enough in accepting responsibility).

Tony Okungbowa

Actress Lea Thompson corroborated Garrett’s account, simply writing onTwitter, “True story.

It is” (viaFox News).

“I don’t discard a 40-year friendship on hearsay.

Ellen DeGeneres

I fully support her” he said in aposton August 4.

It appears some people are starting to enjoy Witch hunts again."

We expect more voices will add to the conversation soon.

Brad Garrett