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Ellen DeGeneres Eyes Return to Talk Show with Cautious Optimism

She warns that fragmented viewing habits may undermine traditional TV, planning to weigh any comeback opportunity carefully.

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Ellen DeGeneres speaks onstage during the Michelle Obama: The Light We Carry Tour at Warner Theatre on November 15, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Live Nation)

Overview

  • In a July 20 discussion with broadcaster Richard Bacon, she said she would love to host a talk show again.
  • She expressed doubts about audience attention spans on television as viewers increasingly turn to phones because of information overload.
  • The comedian revealed she is uncertain about her next career move and intends to select her projects with care.
  • DeGeneres reflected on past toxic workplace allegations and the stigma of being labeled “mean” after her 2024 Netflix special.
  • She has settled in the UK countryside and says she is exploring career paths outside traditional television.