The host says goodbye after more than four decades on the air
Among American television personalities, Ellen DeGeneres ranks among the most influential, second only in impact to Oprah Winfrey. However, the comedian and host has announced her retirement from show business, which she has been a part of for over 40 years. The announcement was made during a press conference that DeGeneres hosted in Santa Clara, California, where she spoke to reporters and admirers.
After her tour for “Ellen’s Last Stand…Up,” DeGeneres had a solid “No” when asked if she intended to return. My presence here will be my final farewell. I am not interested in anything else after my Netflix special.
She merely said, “I’m leaving, goodbye,” without offering any other information. Fan demands that DeGeneres stay were met with unwavering determination on her part.
After a turbulent time characterized by claims of a poisonous work atmosphere on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” she has decided to leave.
Multiple such charges came when a report surfaced in 2020 saying that DeGeneres fostered a fear-filled culture for her crew. The incident led to a precipitous fall in the show’s ratings, which in turn led to its cancelation.
Ellen DeGeneres’s influence on American television will endure long after she retires from the spotlight, despite the controversy that has tarnished her reputation.