According to SFGate, Ellen DeGeneres announced during an interview that she’s done after her upcoming special.
She was asked if she would be appearing in movies or on Broadway following her current tour. She said no, and added that this will be her last appearance on stage.
On Monday, she opened up about the toxic workplace environment she faced during her time working on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
She said that she was forced out of the show because of her negative behavior.
In 2020, a report by BuzzFeed News stated that several former employees had accused her of misconduct.
The talk show, which was about to end after 19 seasons, finally aired in May 2022.
During her talk show appearance, she revealed that she used to say that she doesn’t care what people think about her.
She noted that this was her second time being fired from the industry, and that she would be next in line to be let go due to her advancing years.
In her opening statement, she joked about her various characteristics, such as being old, gay, and mean.
She also stated that she is a strong woman who can be demanding and impatient.
News of her upcoming stand-up special on Netflix broke in May, as she released a statement regarding the allegations.
According to Variety, she said that she would be talking about the issues that she faced, and that she would not be shy about addressing them.
During an interview in April, she stated that her upcoming special would be her last.
She also discussed the way her talk show ended, which she regarded as devastating.
According to Rolling Stone, she said that it felt like the show would never be the same after 19 seasons.