From ‘Ellen DeGeneres’ to ‘Mean, Old, and Gay’: The Host Opens Up about Struggles Following the End of Her Talk Show

Ellen DeGeneres recently spoke out about her struggles in the wake of her talk show coming to an end. She compared the cancelation to her sitcom Ellen being ended in 1998 after she came out as gay. This is the second time she has felt kicked out of show business, and she joked that she may face it again in the future due to being mean, old, and gay.

Despite her humor, Ellen opened up about the challenging time she is going through. She revealed her mother’s battle with dementia and how difficult it is for her to see her mom not recognize her. She also shared her personal struggles in trying to navigate her identity without her show as a central part of her life.

The talk show host received both support and criticism from various celebrities. Some stood behind Ellen during this tough time, while others did not. Ellen’s honesty and vulnerability in discussing her personal challenges have brought attention to the importance of mental health and self-reflection during times of change and uncertainty.