‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ , Announces End Date With Special Guests.
After 19 illustrious seasons,
'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'
is coming to a close on May 26.
Hoping to send Ellen off in style, the show will feature a farewell tour of prominent guests who will pay tribute to the trailblazing daytime television host.
Special guests such as former first lady
Michelle Obama, tennis star Serena Williams and former late-night TV host David Letterman will all appear in the show's final month.
Special guests such as former first lady
Michelle Obama, tennis star Serena Williams and former late-night TV host David Letterman will all appear in the show's final month.
Special guests such as former first lady
Michelle Obama, tennis star Serena Williams and former late-night TV host David Letterman will all appear in the show's final month.
Shortly after news spread of the show's farewell season, Ellen took to Instagram.
My final episode
airs on May 26. I’m going to miss this. , Ellen DeGeneres, via Instagram.
'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'
premiered on September 8, 2003.
It has won 64 Daytime Emmys.
In 2020, production of the show went on hiatus after a handful of former employees alleged a "toxic work environment" on set.
Ellen announced in May 2021 that season 19 would be her last. She contends the controversy had nothing to do with her decision.
Ellen announced in May 2021 that season 19 would be her last. She contends the controversy had nothing to do with her decision.
It almost impacted the show. It was very hurtful to me. I mean, very. , Ellen DeGeneres, via 'Entertainment Tonight'.
But if I was quitting the show because of that, I wouldn't have come back this season. , Ellen DeGeneres, via 'Entertainment Tonight'