Ellen DeGeneres announces end of her show in 2022, opens up on her decision

One of most popular talk shows in world is coming to an end. After 19 years, Ellen DeGeneres announced that her Ellen DeGeneres Show will wrap up next year. veteran host, who dons many or hats like comedian, actor, producer, among ors, cited lack of a ‘challenge’ as  main factor for her decision.

Ellen Degeneres Show to end in 2022

Ellen Degeneres announced her decision in an interview with Hollywood Reporter.   63-year-old stated that need to be challenged was important for a creative person. She stated that show was ‘not a challenge anymore’ irrespective of how‘ great’ or ‘fun’ it was.

She will open up on her decision with friend and veteran of daytime programming Oprah Winfrey in Ellen episode to be aired on Thursday.  She informed decision, said to be on cards for years, to her team on Tuesday.

She also stated her initial plans were to quit after 16th season, but makers were insistent on four more seasons from her. While she agreed for one more season, y eventually settled for three more.

Ellen also stated that she h not planned on her future yet, and would prefer movies over ‘walk in park’ sitcoms.   

decision came after a controversial 'toxic workplace culture' that sparked huge helines last year, with three top producers quitting show. Ellen h dressed issue and kicked off  18th season by apologising for it. She, however, clarified that her decision to end show h got nothing to do with it, while stating that she was ‘destroyed' by allegations.

Ellen DeGeneres Show,  which started premiering a year after conclusion of Ellen Show in 2002, has won over  60 Emmy awards.