Ellen DeGeneres, once America’s quirky, dancing queen of daytime television, is crawling back to the spotlight with her “final” comedy special, For Your Approval. The name alone reeks of desperation, like she’s begging us to forget the mountain of accusations and scandals that came tumbling down on her meticulously curated image of kindness.
For those blissfully unaware, Ellen’s talk show didn’t just end—it imploded. Allegations of intimidation, racism, and sexual misconduct swirled around the set like the debris of a collapsed empire. Three producers were kicked to the curb after Warner Media’s internal investigation, but Ellen? Oh no, she walked away with her millions, her mansions, and her “hurt feelings” intact.
Now, in what she claims will be her last comedy special, Ellen is ready to address her so-called “fall from grace.” She’ll dive into the topic of “being kicked out of show business,” as if she’s some kind of martyr. But let’s not kid ourselves. She wasn’t pushed out—she jumped ship before the waters got too rough for her. The idea that she’s the victim in this scenario is laughable, and if she thinks her special will change anyone’s mind, she’s in for a rude awakening.
For Your Approval is set to hit Netflix on September 24, and if the title doesn’t make you cringe, then the premise certainly will. Ellen promises to talk about everything from raising chickens to parallel parking. Yes, because that’s exactly what we want to hear from a woman who was accused of fostering a toxic work environment. But don’t worry—she’ll also tackle “the harsh reality of becoming a brand name celebrity.”
What’s truly infuriating is the hypocrisy. Ellen built her empire on the mantra “Be kind to one another,” but behind the scenes, it was more like “Be kind to Ellen and no one else.” The allegations that surfaced weren’t just a blip on the radar—they were the tsunami that finally exposed the cracks in her carefully polished persona. Yet, here she is, still trying to peddle the idea that she’s the good guy, the one who got unfairly treated by a cruel industry.
If you’ve made it this far, congratulations—you’re probably one of the few who will actually watch this special. Or maybe you’re just here for the trainwreck. Will you be tuning in to watch Ellen’s “final” act, or are you just as over it as the rest of us? Don’t forget to drop your thoughts in the comments. And make sure to smash that like button, hit subscribe, and ring the notification bell so you never miss another look into the absurdity of Hollywood.
