Ellen DeGeneres' Bold Comeback

Ellen DeGeneres is ready to share her journey and latest antics in her highly anticipated final stand-up special, *For Your Approval*, set to premiere on Netflix on September 24. After a tumultuous few years, DeGeneres unveils what she has been doing off the stage, and let’s just say, it's a mix of gardening and confronting her past.

In a revealing trailer released on Wednesday, Ellen quips, “Well, let me catch up on what’s been going on with me since you saw me last. I decided to take up gardening. I got chickens. Oh yeah, I got kicked out of show business.” This punchline turns heads as she prepares to tackle the challenges and controversies that have colored her recent life.

This upcoming special is noteworthy as it follows her 2018 special *Relatable*, which marked her return to stand-up after a 15-year hiatus. Ellen is stepping back onto the stage for the first time in six years, promising a deeply personal look at her experiences and struggles.

In the trailer, DeGeneres candidly addresses the fallout from her talk show, famously built on the motto “Be Kind.” She reflects on the scandal that erupted in summer 2020 regarding allegations of a toxic workplace environment, which not only led to a formal investigation but also resulted in the dismissal of key executives from her long-running show. “The ‘Be Kind’ girl wasn’t kind, that was the headline,” she says, indicating the disconnect between her public persona and the allegations against her.

Despite the upheaval, DeGeneres chose to conclude *The Ellen DeGeneres Show* after 19 seasons, explaining to *The Hollywood Reporter*, “As great as this show is, and as fun as it is, it’s just not a challenge anymore.” Although she states that the allegations were not the sole reason for her exit, the emotional toll they took on her was profound. In 2021, she reflected on the impact of the accusations, emphasizing, “It destroyed me, honestly. I’d be lying if I said it didn’t.”

In a twist of fate, earlier this summer, DeGeneres found herself embarking on a tour titled *Ellen’s Last Stand … Up*, but it was abruptly halted, marking a dramatic end to what was expected to be a grand finale to her live performances.

*For Your Approval* promises a mix of humor and heartfelt revelations, with a tagline that reads: “Ellen gets personal and reveals what she’s been doing since being ‘kicked out of show business.’” She highlights the mundane side of her new life, from raising chickens to the more profound aspects of navigating her celebrity status.

The trailer also touches on her motivations for entering the entertainment industry. “I thought, if I could make people happy, they’ll like me. And if they like me, I’ll feel good about myself,” she admits. Reflecting on this, she humorously adds, “And all I can say about that is, thank God for the money.”

Ellen's last special is set to be produced by Ben Winston and his team at Fulwell 73 Productions, alongside DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi. Joel Gallen, known for directing Chris Rock’s recent Netflix special, takes the helm for this momentous farewell.

As the countdown to her final Netflix special begins, fans are left wondering: how will Ellen DeGeneres address her past, and what humor will she draw from her experiences in the spotlight? Don't miss the chance to witness her intriguing comeback!