Ali Fedotowsky Reflects on Feeling 'Stupid' During Ellen DeGeneres Talk Show Appearance

The former Bachelorette star shared her experience on a podcast, recalling how DeGeneres' demeanor left her feeling uncomfortable and criticized.

Ali Fedotowsky, a former Bachelorette star, recounted her 2010 appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, saying the host's behavior made her feel 'stupid.'
Fedotowsky explained on Kaitlyn Bristowe's Off the Vine podcast that DeGeneres laughed at her instead of with her during the interview.
She described being excited to appear on the show but felt dismissed as an inexperienced celebrity, noting DeGeneres' possible fatigue from hosting daily.
DeGeneres faced allegations of fostering a toxic work environment in 2020, which contributed to the show's cancellation in 2022 after 19 seasons.
Ellen DeGeneres has since relocated to England with her wife, Portia de Rossi, and recently launched a Netflix special addressing her public controversies.