Ellen DeGeneres Announces Her Departure

 

Ellen DeGeneres Bids Farewell to Stand-Up Comedy

Ellen DeGeneres, the beloved comedian who has entertained audiences for years, has announced that she is calling it quits on her stand-up tour, “Ellen’s Last Stand…Up.”

During a performance in Santa Rosa, California, Ellen revealed to the crowd that this would be her final tour.

When asked if she would appear on other stages, such as Broadway or in movies, after the tour concludes, Ellen responded candidly, “Um, no. This is the last time you’re going to see me. After my Netflix special,” set to air at the end of 2024, “I’m done.”

Ellen DeGeneres Announces End of Stand-Up Career Amid Show Cancellations

It was revealed that several of Ellen’s upcoming shows, including those in Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle, and Chicago, have been canceled.

While Ellen has not yet issued a statement regarding the cancellations, she expressed her gratitude to her fans, saying, “Let me catch you up on what’s been going on with me since you last saw me. I got chickens.”

Reflecting on recent controversies, the 66-year-old humorously added, “Oh yeah, and I got kicked out of show business for being mean,” referring to the allegations against her.

She then joked about eventually being “kicked out for being old.”

However, Ellen firmly rejected the label of being mean, stating, “I am many things, but I am not mean.”

She acknowledged the shift in public perception, admitting, “I used to say, ‘I don’t care what people say about me.’

Now, I realize I said that during the height of my popularity.” Despite the challenges, Ellen remains grateful for her dedicated fanbase.

Let’s celebrate the incredible journey of this iconic comedian and continue to cherish the laughter she has brought into our lives.