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Ellen DeGeneres made shock admission before fleeing US and making vow to ‘never return’

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Updated 13:38 26 Nov 2024 GMTPublished 13:00 26 Nov 2024 GMT

Ellen DeGeneres made shock admission before fleeing US and making vow to ‘never return’

The talk show host addressed her bullying accusations while taking aim at the Hollywood industry

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

Ellen DeGeneres made a surprising admission about her future in showbiz in her new comedy special after leaving the US with plans to 'never return'.

The reason behind the move is said to be Donald Trump's recent presidential re-election following the loss of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.

And apparently, the DeGeneres family have no intention of flying home to the US while the Republican leader remains in the White House, and they'll likely 'never return' until their home-country stabilises politically.

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Warning: this trailer features inappropriate language that may not be suitable for some viewers:

Her move overseas also comes after she took aim at toxicity in Hollywood as part of her recent Netflix special, For Your Approval.

In July 2020, 10 former employees of The Ellen DeGeneres Show accused DeGeneres of creating a 'toxic' atmosphere on set, which included 'racism, fear, and intimidation.'

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This included her allegedly failing to act upon suggestions of executives sexually harassing female employees, 'making racist micro-aggressions' to or about employees of colour, firing people for using medical and bereavement leave, and replacing her crew with non-union workers during the Coronavirus pandemic.

In September 2020, Ellen made an onscreen apology to viewers, saying: "I learned that things happened here that should never have happened. I know that I’m in a position of privilege and power, and I realize that with that comes responsibility, and I take responsibility for what happens at my show."

Ellen DeGeneres has opened up about her bullying accusations on her Netflix special (Randy Holmes via Getty Images)
Ellen DeGeneres has opened up about her bullying accusations on her Netflix special (Randy Holmes via Getty Images)

In a stand-up comedy routine, the 66-year-old talk show host said: "Let me catch you up on what’s been going on with me since you last saw me. I got chickens. Oh yeah, and I got kicked out of show business for being mean.”

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She later added: "This is the last time you’re going to see me. After my Netflix special, I’m done.”

Ellen then added: "Oh yeah, and I got kicked out of show business for being mean. Next time, I’ll be kicked out for being old. Old, gay and mean, the triple crown."

During the stand up routine, Ellen also reportedly revealed how her views of fame had changed since the beginning of her career.

"I used to say, 'I don’t care what people say about me'. Now I realise I said that during the height of my popularity," Ellen said before resolving: "I am many things, but I am not mean."

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Ellen's stand-up special, For Your Approval, is now available to stream on Netflix (Netflix)
Ellen's stand-up special, For Your Approval, is now available to stream on Netflix (Netflix)

Ellen's since opened up further about her public reception following the release of the Netflix special, saying: "When you’re a public figure, you’re open to everyone’s interpretation.

"And I’m sure you’ve heard the saying that, 'What other people think of me is none of my business'. Because people will say all kinds of things and you have no control over that.

"But you know the truth and that’s all that matters."

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For Your Approval is now streaming on Netflix.

Featured Image Credit: Randy Holmes via Getty Images/Todd Williamson/E! Entertainment/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

Topics: Celebrity, Netflix, TV And Film, US News, Donald Trump, Politics

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.

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