How ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ Said Goodbye After 19 Years
In her final hour on NBC as daytime host, Ellen DeGeneres used her platform to reflect on the journey of bringing The Ellen DeGeneres Show
the comedian walked out to a standing ovation after a flashback clip of the Ellen Show stage doors opening on the host for her very first episode
She then launched into a monologue that was equally funny, celebratory, emotional and poignant.
“I walked out here 19 years ago, and I said this is the start of a relationship. And today is not the end of a relationship, it’s more of a little break.
You can see other talk shows now. I may see another audience once in a while,” she jokingly told the audience in the finale episode, which aired on Thursday.
She would end her monologue by describing her experience as host as “the greatest experience” she’s ever had and asking DJ tWitch to “dance one last time with me.”