Where Has Ellen DeGeneres Been? Why the Daytime Host Keeps Missing Her Show
If you’ve tuned in to The Ellen DeGeneres Show lately and noticed that the charismatic host is nowhere to be found, you’re not alone. Guest hosts including Howie Mandel, Justin Hartley, and tWitch have recently filled in for the 61-year-old, leaving fans wondering what’s happened to her.
“Why has Ellen missed so many shows? Every time I turn it on, there’s a guest host,” one fan tweeted, while another asked, “Is Ellen actually still hosting The Ellen Show? She has a guest host like every other day.”
Buckle up. @HowieMandel is my guest host today. pic.twitter.com/YDB87Cp4AM
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) October 29, 2019
So, where has Ellen been these days? Well, she’s likely just taking a couple of days off from work just like everyone else. Back in September, the comedian addressed why she’s been having guest hosts temporarily take her place.
“Throughout the season, I’ve had wonderful people filling in for me as guest hosts. It’s a tradition that dates back to Johnny Carson, he would have guest hosts all the time. And I like to follow tradition, especially if it involves me missing work,” she joked.
“You know how you can call in sick to work if you don’t feel well? I can’t do that,” she continued. “So for 15 seasons, I have been here everyday, even when I’m sick or have a bad back or get a paper cut. I mean, I’m a hero. I work in day in and day out to bring you some of the best entertainment a show can ever offer, so I decided that once in a while I need to take a day off… to run errands or buy a house.”
It definitely makes sense that Ellen would bring in guest hosts so she’s able to take a day off once in a while, but that hasn’t stopped the fans from questioning her whereabouts on social media — and even coming up with some bizarre theories of their own.
One fan in particular tweeted, “Ellen keeps having guest hosts. Anyone else think she’s pregnant?”
Ellen read the tweet out loud to her audience who immediately burst into laughter. “What?!” she said. “No! No one else thinks that. Why are you jumping to that conclusion?”
All jokes aside, Ellen has made it clear that she’s not going anywhere. “I just signed for three more years. I appreciate the concern — I’m alive, I’m well, I’m only a little bit pregnant. And I’m going to host this show for years to come,” she said.
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What happened Ellen? ADRENOCHROME, deep state?
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Part of the deep state????
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I agree that I watch Ellen for Ellen! When I hear ahead of time that someone else will be hosting, I don't even bother to watch the show at all.
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If she doesn't take care of herself, she will be crap to us. Remember when Oprah never missed a day in what 25 years. Remember she almost died from Pneumonia from wearing herself into the ground ? Ellen needs to slow down and take care of other human things and be there for Wife, pets and other. Cut her some slack, she's not leaving us. She loves us too much and she's too young 61.
Show some love and thanks for all she's given us across the board from youth to now.
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I think that Ellen is not well. I hope that I am wrong and that she will be back soon.
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I am disappointed about Ellen taking so much time off of her show. Ever since she had that situation with her employees, she has lost her funny spark and energy with her employees and her audience. I never know when she will be on anymore and some of her hosts are good, but other hosts when they are on, I turn off the TV and look for something else to watch.
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I think she needs to give up her daytime show, she has to much on her plate, now she is starting a new show sometime soon. Her show is not the same at all I use love watching it, but I don't any longer.
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Good for her. Enjoy!
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The show isn’t the same without Ellen ! She’s why people watch, not the celebrity guests she interviews. If she signed a new contract because she still loves doing the talk show, then she should do it every weekday.
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She already gets more time off than regular working people. How many of us get off all summer, over 2 weeks at Christmas and many more days throughout the year? Plus, I wouldn't think she works 8 hours a day for a one hour show.
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Take Friday, Sat. and Sunday off...That way we will know when you are going to be there or not. I watch Ellen to see Ellen.
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Ellen is a human being, not a machine. It’s amazing she has been there everyday for fifteen seasons. She cannot be the life of the party every single second of every single day, can you? She has earned a break and that includes from the nobodies who have bashed her for not coming to their dressing room before the show or sitting between takes. She’s not a monkey in the circus, back off and show some respect.
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Licensed Professional ?
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I am slowly losing interest in her show , she is having to many guest host , she takes the whole summer off that is her vacation, we don’t get summers off , well people don’t , but she has had so many “sick “ days lately I really don’t feel like watching the guest host show ..
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Ellen (Rothschild) DeGeneres
Is having Withdrawal symptoms from adrenachrome spending a little time at gitmo bay with her I mean his bum buddies
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Used to enjoy her before she became political. “Entertainers” shouldn’t attempt to speak about politics they don’t even understand.
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I think Ellen should be transparent, tell the truth, let us know what's going on without deodorising the sczhit.
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who cares
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I agree, I don’t watch it either no more cause it has gone down hill.
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I think she’s sick and tired of doing the show
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$75 million annual income... there should be no excuses
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Ellen is still in trouble like Oprah for children traffic ring that's why she is not hosting
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Where is Ellen? CBS has this terrible show on. Now can we view her last season.
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GITMO?????
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I have been so bummed that Ellen hasn’t been on much since she announced that this will be her last season. I’ve also noticed that when she IS on the show, she seems bored, uninterested, and just going through the motions. Her heart just doesn’t seem in it anymore.
Honestly , I think she is so devastated by all the negative comments about her since all the gossip about her show got out. All she ever tried to do was make people laugh and reward people who are spreading kindness in the world, which is all that she has ever stood for and what her entire show was based on. It’s no wonder why she would feel so heartbroken and betrayed that people would accuse her of the complete opposite!
I also noticed that she doesn’t end her shows with her signature “Be kind to one another” anymore. That REALLY makes a statement of how hurt she must feel.
I think it us is such a shame that her legacy has been tainted by something other people on her staff did. After all of the hard work and good that she has done with her show, it is ending on a sad note. That is not right. I truly feel for her and hope she knows how loved she is.
I for one, will miss seeing her smiling face every afternoon. I also want to thank her. Sometimes her show was the only time I smiled or laughed all day! Thank you, Ellen! You will be missed!
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It's so disappointing she misses half the shows, it's not fair to her fans. She should retire now.
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Rehab?
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Hi Elllen! “where ever you are!” Your like Waldo “everyone wants to find/know your location! You deserve the break to live your life, especially after all hubbub of 15 seasons and being a perfect celebrity- your a sweet lady! Your fans believe in you and hold you to a very high standard! Good fans wait for greatness! Thank-you for bringing in fun hosts- I thought seeing Twitch in your chair was cool- we always see him behind the music, thank you for that! I hope you and your family are at peace and in good health! If it’s possibly your traveling putting more greatness in this world awesome! If not put your feet up, relax, and waive at me! Lol!!!!!! Love your smile!
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Me too. I watch Ellen to see Ellen not others
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i agree with the Ellen needing time off as well. I love her soooooo much and admire her deeply. Sadly i miss her too much as well and i definitely watch Ellen to SEE Ellen, other than that i would not tune in. I have missed a lot since i cant afford Cable, and now that i finally got my sister to come over to watch it on her Ipad, since she has cable, Ellen is having guest host. Bummer!!! but if she needs the time off, so be it. LOVE YOU ELLEN. Pray you are in good health and that it is only because you too need time off.
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She's probably been arrested for her participation in a child trafficking ring. Covid is a cover. Hopefully she's gone for good....
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I agree if ellen isn't doing the show i turn it off. Ellen you better get back or your ratings will plumett!
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I heard she is on house arrest. Is it true?
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Ellen has legal concerns lawyers are trying to help her but she made her bed. Great talent grow up. Treat your help with money. Yours. Not Nike not Shutterfly yours.
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She's overdone. Thank You Next!
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wait...
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I can not believe these comments!! Ellen is a human she needs a break like the rest of us . Honestly who can work everyday for yrs and not take a break or a vacation?? Ellen has and now it’s time for her to do that . Look I love Ellen and watch her everyday and when she’s not there it is different. Put I still watch knowing Ellen will be back . Come on do none of you remember when she was sucking on a cough drop and tried to hide it ??? Ellen you are the best and you definitely deserve breaks. Say safe and enjoy your much needed time off.
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I’m wondering if Ellen might be on The Masked Singer
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she is fantastic. Hated when she’s not on. To me she has the ideations of someone depressed. God speed!
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IMO Ellen show requires audience participation for a lot of it and the enthusiasm of the audience laughter and asking questions etc. We all know Ellen is a Germer phobic. Where would you be if you were a Germer phobic? It would not be in front of a live studio audience for me.
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I, also, watch the show to watch ELLEN... BUT....If she chooses to have a guest to host, I will watch.. She chooses the best guests...My youngest daughter n I watched her, together, ALL THE TIME.. I lost her almost 3 yrs ago..yes, I could not watch her show for a year or so because it made me sad and miss my daughter, SOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH... but now I watch her, again, and remember the all the laughs we had...ELLEN and her show is a blessing...Laughter IS the BEST MEDICINE...I cry happy tears when she has people on to tell their stories and when she surprises them with cash/checks and gifts.. I have been laid off/fired for almost 4 months now and can't seem to find a job, food is low and my savings is almost gone...BUT do I quit watching ELLEN....??????.... HECK NO... Her show keeps my spirits up and I tend to NOT go down the depression/worry road...ELLEN/Ellen staff... don't pay attention to the nay sayers...KEEP UP the GREAT job...LOVE LOVE to ALL of The ED SHOW...
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But it is every Friday
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I miss Ellen. If Ellen isn't hosting, I don't watch. She is the only host that I am interested in seeing. I often wonder if Ellen is terribly sick. If you are not sick Ellen come back because we miss you! We have a President that divides us. I need to see your happy show because it brings me to my happy place. For one hour a day I get to see somebody who helps bring our Country back together again.
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She has a guest host every Friday I don’t watch those shows eithet
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Good for you Ellen you deserve to have a life for all the fabulous things you do for people. We all love you so much.
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She is the show and if she doesn't care any more to show up for it, who the hell else will care?
She will lose her fan base and the network will cancel...why should she care? She has enough to retire. It is sad she won't say why she is gone so often. I can only wonder if it's for chemo treatments or something really bad and sad. Why be so secretive????
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Ellen, please I need help. I need to talk to you
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We all realize the show is an hour long and live. She can’t be there for more than 3 4 hours tops. Whew. Hard day
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No I love her show
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