- Ellen DeGeneres is looking to have a comeback
- Her exit from her daytime talk show was unceremonious
- Ellen looks back on it with humor now
Amid allegations of a toxic workplace that led to the show's downfall, DeGeneres jokes about becoming "the most hated person in America" and reflects on the heavy toll the scandal took on her personally and professionally. This article delves into DeGeneres's candid revelations and her journey towards making peace with the past.
From Daytime Queen to Comedy’s Courageous Comeback Kid
Ellen DeGeneres, the comedian who once danced her way into the hearts of America, is back with a bang – and she’s got jokes! On the opening night of her much-anticipated stand-up tour, Ellen didn’t shy away from addressing the elephant in the room: the scandalous end to her 19-year tenure as America’s daytime darling.
"Kicked out of show business for being mean? Who, me?" Ellen quipped to a packed audience at the Largo in Los Angeles. With her trademark blend of humor and heart, she tackled the allegations head-on, poking fun at the notion that she, of all people, could be dubbed "the most hated person in America."
The Buzzfeed News investigation that brought to light claims of racism, sexual misconduct, and intimidation among her show's executive producers was no laughing matter. Yet, Ellen managed to find humor in the darkness, jesting about the irony of being penalized for not embodying her own "be kind" mantra to a T.
Despite the laughter, Ellen’s reflections revealed the depth of her struggle. "It’s hard to dance when you’re crying," she admitted, sharing how the backlash had affected her deeply. Yet, in true Ellen fashion, she’s dancing once again, using comedy to heal and to share her side of the story.
Getting real
"The hate went on for a long time and I would try to avoid looking at the news," she said. "The ‘be kind’ girl wasn’t kind," DeGeneres continued.
"I became this one-dimensional character who gave stuff away and danced up steps. Do you know how hard it is to dance up steps? Would a mean person dance up steps? Had I ended my show by saying, ‘Go f-k yourself,’ people would’ve been pleasantly surprised."
During an audience Q&A session after the routine, DeGeneres was asked if she continued to "dance" during tough times. "No … It’s hard to dance when you’re crying," she responded, noting that she had a hard time and didn’t get out during the scandal.
"I’m making jokes about what happened to me, but it was devastating, really,” she said. “It took a long time for me to want to do anything again."
She also noted that she "just hated the way the show ended. I love that show so much and I just hated that the last time people would see me is that way."
The final question of the night came from a woman who asked: "Do you think you’ll seek revenge for those who have wronged you?" To cheers from the roughly 200 people in the audience, DeGeneres responded: "I don’t know who wronged me. I don’t even know who these people are, so I can’t seek revenge, but I really don’t hold on to stuff. It’s just not who I am."
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Ellen DeGeneres Ends Her Talk Show: THESE Are Her Final Guests
As Ellen DeGeneres embarks on her tour, with stops in San Diego, Washington, Oregon, and the Bay Area, fans can expect a mix of humor, honesty, and perhaps a bit of dancing. With a Netflix special on the horizon, it’s clear that Ellen is not just back – she’s ready to reclaim her place in the spotlight, one joke at a time.
