'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' ends: How the host lost her way

The comic and talk show host carried the banner of queer representation on "Ellen" into a new and more hopeful century. But nothing lasts forever.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment May 21, 2022 How Ellen DeGeneres won, and then lost, a generation of viewers Battered by scandal, 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' ends its 19-year run on Thursday. Its host is no longer the queer celebrity we can all agree on. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT 'SNL' will never be the same: Say goodbye to Davidson, McKinnon, Bryant and Mooney 'SNL' is entering a new era as veteran cast members Pete Davidson, Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney and Kate McKinnon prepare to depart the series. SHARE       READ MORE Let's talk about that 'Men' ending with the people who created it The #MeToo-inflected folk-horror film 'Men' raises many questions, and the director and stars have only some of the answers. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Jury finds film academy member guilty of three counts of child molestation Jeffrey Cooper, a renowned Hollywood architect and member of the motion picture academy, is found guilty of three counts of child molestation. SHARE       READ MORE 'The more they ban me, the more people want me': Tokischa's hardcore raps draw fans, and critics Tokischa, who has collaborated with Rosalía and J Balvin, raps about sex and drugs, telling stories from her life that have earned her both fans and critics. SHARE       READ MORE Emmy Rossum loved meeting Angelyne. But Angelyne refuses to watch her show 'Would you be flattered if someone played you and misrepresented you?' Angelyne said when asked about Emmy Rossum's small-screen portrayal of her. SHARE       READ MORE Send Mary McNamara's column to Congress and the Supremes When can Tucker Carlson be 'replaced,' the tragedy of 'King Lear' and Disneyland's standby lines SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US