Key Takeaways:
– Ellen DeGeneres has canceled four stops on her ongoing tour, “Ellen’s Last Stand… Up” without revealing a reason.
– Ticketmaster is set to refund all the affected ticket buyers.
– DeGeneres’ upcoming Netflix special was expected to address reports of a toxic work environment at her former talk show.
In a surprising twist, comedian and former “American Idol” judge Ellen DeGeneres has pulled the plug on four of her forthcoming comedy tour stops. The canceled shows were set to take place in Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle, and Chicago, with no clarity as to why they were axed. These updates were confirmed via Ticketmaster, the platform responsible for the tour’s ticket distribution.
Show Cancellations and Refunds
According to Ticketmaster’s website, there’s no need for ticket holders to worry. The platform is set to take care of everything, providing full refunds to those affected. They’ve reassured buyers that refunds will reflect in their accounts within 14 to 21 days following a swift process with the Event Organizer.
Ellen’s Career and Final Stand-Up Special
Renowned for her witty humor and charming presence, Ellen DeGeneres is no stranger to the stand-up comedy scene. For nearly two decades, the comedian hosted her popular talk show before it reached its conclusion in 2022. Despite the show’s end, DeGeneres has stayed active in her field, and she’s continued to engage her fans.
More recently, DeGeneres disclosed on Instagram that she was to film her last stand-up comedy special. She revealed that Netflix had picked it up, expressing her excitement through a caption on an uploaded screenshot from a Deadline article. Netflix’s Vice President of Stand-Up and Comedy Formats, Robbie Praw, expressed his anticipation for the special, praising Ellen as a unique comedic legend. The special is set to premier later this year.
Expected Discussions on the Allegations
While DeGeneres’s career and tour continue to make headlines, so does the controversy associated with her. There have been rumors that she facilitated a toxic workstation during her talk show stint, and it’s anticipated that DeGeneres is planning to discuss these accusations in her forthcoming Netflix special.
DeGeneres Addresses the Accusations
DeGeneres has begun to broach the allegations during her stand-up tour already. At her show in Los Angeles in April, she touched on the aftermath of the adverse report. DeGeneres shared her distress over the incident, revealing how it led her to withdraw from her activities for a while.
“I became the most hated person in America,” she confessed, adding that the hate aimed at her went on for a long time. DeGeneres recalled the difficult time she had, where she was deemed “mean” and was essentially ostracized from show business. It’s unclear what else she’ll say about the accusations during her forthcoming Netflix special’s taping.
Despite the controversy and canceled tour stops, DeGeneres’ last stand-up comedy special on Netflix is still anticipated by fans and critics alike. The potential of her addressing the toxic work environment allegations only adds to the intrigue surrounding her final act. It is indeed a sobering moment for the comedian who has entertained audiences for decades. It now remains to be seen how her farewell performance unfolds and its subsequent impact on her legacy.