Key Takeaways:
– Ellen DeGeneres, a comedian and former “American Idol” judge, announces the end of her showbiz career.
– The announcement came during her comedy tour “Ellen’s Last Stand…Up” that will conclude on August 17, 2024.
– DeGeneres will wrap up her career with an hour-long Netflix special.
– She openly addressed accusations of maintaining a toxic work environment.
– Marking her exit from “American Idol” after one season as one of her worst decisions, DeGeneres admitted her dislike for critiquing others.
Ellen DeGeneres Bows Out of Showbiz
Popular comedian and former “American Idol” judge Ellen DeGeneres recently surprised her fans by announcing her retirement from show business. At her comedy show in Santa Rosa, California on July 1, DeGeneres revealed that following her current tour and a Netflix special, she will bid adieu to her illustrious career.
Addressing Adoring Fans
The proclamation came during a Q&A session at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts. When a fan questioned DeGeneres about her interest in movies or Broadway after her comedy tour, she denied ruminations for future roles. Her assertion, “This is the last time you’re going to see me. After my Netflix special, I’m done” summarizes her firm decision.
Declining role reprisals, she responded to a fan’s plea for her to return as Dory in Disney’s “Finding Nemo” franchise saying, “No, I’m going bye-bye, remember?”
DeGeneres’ Last Stand…Up
Launched in May, DeGeneres’ summer comedy tour, leads up to her final venture in showbiz – a Netflix comedy special. The tour, including the concluding shows in Minneapolis, will serve as material for her Netflix special according to reports.
DeGeneres addressed her past with humor at her Santa Rosa show, joking about being “kicked out of show business for being mean.” She was referring to the troubles and tarnished reputation resulting from allegations of a toxic work environment on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” that dominated headlines in 2020.
Behind the Scenes Scandal
The Ellen DeGeneres Show went through a tumultuous phase in 2020. Following a Buzzfeed investigation, several staff members voiced out their dissatisfaction about the work environment. The investigation led to the termination of several executives and DeGeneres’ resolution to end the show in its 19th season in 2022.
Addressing the conflict, DeGeneres admitted to being demanding, impatient, and tough on her show, but refuted the accusations of being mean. She confessed the accusations took a toll on her credibility and self-esteem.
Idol Experience
DeGeneres’ stint as an “American Idol” judge lasted a single season, after which she left, deeming it “one of the worst decisions she ever made”. She admitted the discomfort of critiquing and potentially hurting someone’s feelings was unbearable for her.
The Tour and Canceled Gigs
Ellen DeGeneres’ farewell journey through the entertainment industry takes her on a tour across the U.S. However, four of her concert dates in notable cities including Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle, and Chicago were unexpectedly canceled.
She remains firm in her decision to close the curtain on her showbiz journey, leaving her fans with bittersweet memories. As she bids adieu to her remarkable career, DeGeneres leaves behind an unforgettable legacy in the world of comedy and television.