{"id":82997,"date":"2024-07-19T14:54:02","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T07:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/?p=82997"},"modified":"2024-07-19T14:54:02","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T07:54:02","slug":"ellen-degeneres-announces-retirement-from-stand-up-comedy-cancels-upcoming-shows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/ellen-degeneres-announces-retirement-from-stand-up-comedy-cancels-upcoming-shows\/","title":{"rendered":"Ellen DeGeneres Announces Retirement from Stand-Up Comedy, Cancels Upcoming Shows&hellip;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ellen DeGeneres, the celebrated comedian and talk show host known for her infectious humor and engaging performances, has announced that she is ending her stand-up comedy career with her current tour, <strong>\u201cEllen\u2019s Last Stand\u2026Up.\u201d\n<p>The news was delivered during a performance in Santa Rosa, California, where DeGeneres made a heartfelt revelation to her audience.\n</p><p><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' wp-image-83006 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/writehorizon.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/07%5C/Screen-Shot-2024-07-19-at-14.51.04.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"667\"' height='\"673\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Screen-Shot-2024-07-19-at-14.51.04.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Addressing a question from the crowd about future appearances on stages such as Broadway or in movies, Ellen responded candidly,\n</p><p><strong>\u201cUm, no. This is the last time you\u2019re going to see me. After my Netflix special,\u201d set to air at the end of 2024,<strong> \u201cI\u2019m done.\u201d\n<p>Her straightforward announcement marks a significant shift, as fans will no longer have the opportunity to see her live performances.\n</p><p>The decision to retire from stand-up comedy has led to the cancellation of several shows on her tour, including those in Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle, and Chicago.\n</p><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-83004 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/writehorizon.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/07%5C/cnn-l19jb21wb25lbnrzl2ltywdll2luc3rhbmnlcy9jbhlnm3dsyxcwmdb4m2i2a2vlmdn1nmdq-l19jb21wb25lbnrzl2fydgljbguvaw5zdgfuy2vzl2nsewcyampqmjawmg03bhfrzmjmewnvogw-jpg-66904a9fedd26.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"900\"' height='\"506\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cnn-l19jb21wb25lbnrzl2ltywdll2luc3rhbmnlcy9jbhlnm3dsyxcwmdb4m2i2a2vlmdn1nmdq-l19jb21wb25lbnrzl2fydgljbguvaw5zdgfuy2vzl2nsewcyampqmjawmg03bhfrzmjmewnvogw-jpg-66904a9fedd26.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>While Ellen has not provided an official statement regarding the cancellations, she has expressed her appreciation to her fans for their unwavering support. In her recent show, Ellen humorously updated her audience with, <strong>\u201cLet me catch you up on what\u2019s been going on with me since you last saw me. I got chickens.\u201d\n<p>Amidst her retirement announcement, Ellen addressed recent controversies with her characteristic humor, saying,\n</p><p><strong>\u201cOh yeah, and I got kicked out of show business for being mean.\u201d She added a light-hearted note about possibly being <strong>\u201ckicked out for being old.\u201d\n<p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-83005 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/writehorizon.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/07%5C/Ellen-Degenes-Show-NFTs.webp%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"681\"' height='\"383\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ellen-Degenes-Show-NFTs.webp' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Despite the jest, Ellen firmly rejected the label of being mean, affirming, \u201cI am many things, but I am not mean.\u201d\n</p><p>Reflecting on her career, the 66-year-old comedian admitted, <strong>\u201cI used to say, \u2018I don\u2019t care what people say about me.\u2019 Now, I realize I said that during the height of my popularity.\u201d Despite the ups and downs, Ellen remains grateful for the support she has received throughout her career.\n<p>As Ellen DeGeneres steps away from stand-up, her legacy of humor and joy continues to resonate. Her contributions to comedy and entertainment have brought countless moments of laughter and inspiration to audiences worldwide.\n</p><p>As we bid farewell to her live performances, we celebrate the incredible journey of this iconic comedian and the joy she has shared with us all.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Ellen DeGeneres, the celebrated comedian and talk show host known for her infectious humor and engaging performances, has announced that she is ending her stand-up comedy career with her current tour, \u201cEllen\u2019s Last Stand\u2026Up.\u201d The news was delivered during a performance in Santa Rosa, California, where DeGeneres made a heartfelt revelation to her audience. 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