Ellen DeGeneres, the beloved comedian, announced during her “Ellen’s Last Stand…Up” tour in Santa Rosa, California, that it will be her final tour. Responding to an audience member about future performances, she said, “No, this is the last time you’re going to see me. After my Netflix special [airing end of 2024], I’m done.” Several upcoming shows in Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle, and Chicago were canceled, though Ellen hasn’t commented on the cancellations. She expressed gratitude to fans, joking, “I got chickens,” and addressed past controversies, saying, “I got kicked out of show business for being mean.” Denying the label, she added, “I am many things, but I am not mean.” Reflecting on her career, Ellen noted, “I used to say, ‘I don’t care what people say about me,’” during her peak popularity. Let’s celebrate her iconic journey and the laughter she’s shared.
