Ellen DeGeneres
One last talk with Michelle Obama and Kim Kardashian
Michelle Obama and Ellen DeGeneres at a taping for The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
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After 19 seasons, Ellen DeGeneres is saying goodbye to her show at the end of May. Before that, she will receive numerous star guests.
The US presenter Ellen DeGeneres (64) has been leading the “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” named after her for many years. In 2021 it was announced that she would say goodbye after 19 seasons. The last episode with the 64-year-old should be shown in a few weeks it says now on the Instagram profile of the format. “My last episode will be broadcast on May 26th,” the moderator writes. You will miss your show.
Between star guests and a toxic work environment
While the popular US show was all about friendliness on screen and even big stars took turns, allegations were made in 2020 that there was a toxic working atmosphere behind the scenes. After an investigation, she learned that things had happened that shouldn’t have happened, DeGeneres said at the time. “I take this very seriously and I want to say I’m very sorry for the people who have been affected. […] I take responsibility for what happens on my show.”
Numerous star guests will be seen in the upcoming episodes until May 26th – and some of the presenters will remember past visits. Underneath should be According to a report by the industry portal “Deadline” including former First Lady Michelle Obama (58), Jennifer Garner (49), Channing Tatum (41), Zac Efron (34), Gwen Stefani (52), Serena Williams (40) and Kim Kardashian (41). Actress Portia de Rossi (49), who is married to DeGeneres, will also appear again. The presenter has had more than 4,000 guests since the show began.