Ellen DeGeneres announces end of her talk show

On May 12, 2021, Ellen DeGeneres announced that she would be ending her long-running talk show, 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show,' after its nineteenth season, which concluded in 2022. The decision came as a surprise to many fans and industry insiders, marking the end of an era for daytime television. The final episode aired on May 26, 2022, featuring notable guests such as Jennifer Aniston, Pink, and Billie Eilish. The emotional farewell was attended by DeGeneres' wife, Portia de Rossi, along with other family members, who supported her during this significant moment. DeGeneres reflected on her career and the impact of her show, which had been a platform for entertainment, comedy, and social issues for nearly two decades. In a retrospective comment made in July 2024, she expressed feelings of being 'kicked out of show business,' highlighting the challenges she faced in the industry following the show's conclusion. Despite the controversies that surrounded her in the later years of the show, DeGeneres remains a significant figure in entertainment history, known for her contributions to television and her advocacy for various social causes.