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END OF ELLEN

When is Ellen’s last show and why is it ending?

FOR SEVERAL years, audiences have tuned in to episodes of The Ellen Show.

Fans were shocked to learn that Ellen Degeneres is leaving her daytime talk show after 19 seasons.

Ellen Degeneres is stepping away from daytime television in 2022
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Ellen Degeneres is stepping away from daytime television in 2022

When will The Ellen Show end?

In September 2003, The Ellen Show debuted on television for the first time.

The talk show series was only one year shy of being on-air for 20 years when Ellen Degeneres decided to pull the plug.

On April 28, 2022, Ellen took to social media to reveal that she had filmed the last episode of her show.

The host said via Twitter: "Today we taped the final episode of The Ellen Show which airs on May 26th."

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She continued: "When we started this show in 2003, the iPhone didn't exist. Social Media didn't exist. Gay marriage wasn't legal.

"We watched the world change, sometimes for the better, sometimes not."

She added: "But whatever was happening, my goal was always for the show to be a place where we could all come together and laugh for an hour."

"Being invited into your lives has been the greatest privilege of my life and has brought me incredible joy. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you."

On May 26, 2022, the last episode of The Ellen Show hits screens at 3pm ET via NBC.

Why is The Ellen Show ending?

On May 12, 2021, Ellen used her broadcast to inform viewers of a significant change.

The comedian stated: "Today, I have an announcement to make."

"Today, I am announcing that next season, season 19, is going to be my last season."

Ellen continued: "I want you to know that I thought a lot about this decision."

The Ellen Show has been on air since September of 2003
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The Ellen Show has been on air since September of 2003Credit: Getty

"The point is I need to take a break from talking."

"I always knew in my heart that season 19 would be my last."

Ellen's decision to step down from her talk show follows years of declining ratings and various allegations from staff members surrounding workplace conditions.

Who will replace Ellen?

As Ellen vacates her slot on daytime TV, viewers want to know who is taking over.

Kelly Clarkson and her talk show will replace Ellen's 3pm ET slot on NBC starting in the fall of 2022.

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";Kelly and our entire production team put their heart, intent and incredible passion into making a show that resonates with people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds," said Tracie Wilson, the executive vice president of NBCUniversal Syndication Studios, per .

"We're working on some big plans for season three and are looking forward to becoming the premier show in daytime for years to come."

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