ELLEN DEGENERES FACES BACKLASH AND ADDRESSES CONTROVERSY IN NEW COMEDY SPECIAL
In a surprising comeback, Ellen DeGeneres takes the stage in her new comedy special, Ellen’s Last Stand… Up Tour. However, fans are not pleased with her remarks regarding the allegations of a toxic workplace and sexual misconduct on her former talk show.
During the show, DeGeneres sarcastically addressed the situation, stating, “Oh yeah, I got kicked out of show business. There’s no mean people in show business.” She also made light of her famous sign-off, “Be kind to one another,” admitting that she did not live up to that mantra.
DeGeneres reflected on her role as a one-dimensional character on her talk show, where she gave away gifts and danced up steps. She questioned whether a mean person would dance up steps and suggested that her show would have ended differently if she had said, “Go f– yourself” instead.
The comedian also acknowledged that she was not fully prepared to lead a team, jokingly mentioning that she did not attend business school but rather “Charlie’s Chuckle Hutt.” Despite the show being named after her, DeGeneres expressed uncertainty about her suitability for a leadership role.
This is not the first time DeGeneres has faced career setbacks. She shared that being openly gay in 1997 had a negative impact on her acting career. She humorously predicted that she might be kicked out of show business for a third time due to being “mean, old, and gay.”
DeGeneres admitted that the controversy surrounding her show has taken a toll on her ego and self-esteem. She acknowledged the extreme reactions from people in the industry, where she is either loved and idolized or hated, with the latter group often being louder.
Users on X are expressing their strong opinions about Ellen DeGeneres’ recent jokes, and it’s safe to say they are not impressed. Instead of finding her humor amusing, many users are pointing out the negative impact of her actions. One user sarcastically commented, “If by kicked out you mean allowed and aided in the maintaining of a toxic work culture and suffered the consequences – then sure.” Another user took a more cynical approach, saying, “‘I got kicked out of showbusiness’ and in other news, watch my new Netflix special.”
It seems like DeGeneres’ upcoming special might not be receiving the warm reception she had hoped for. With so many people expressing their disappointment, it’s unlikely that they will be rushing to press play on her show. It’s clear that her recent controversies have had a significant impact on her public image.
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