‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ , Announces End Date With Special Guests.<br />After 19 illustrious seasons, <br />'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' <br />is coming to a close on May 26.<br />Hoping to send Ellen off in style, the show will feature a farewell tour of prominent guests who will pay tribute to the trailblazing daytime television host.<br />Special guests such as former first lady <br />Michelle Obama, tennis star Serena Williams and former late-night TV host David Letterman will all appear in the show's final month.<br />Special guests such as former first lady <br />Michelle Obama, tennis star Serena Williams and former late-night TV host David Letterman will all appear in the show's final month.<br />Special guests such as former first lady <br />Michelle Obama, tennis star Serena Williams and former late-night TV host David Letterman will all appear in the show's final month.<br />Shortly after news spread of the show's farewell season, Ellen took to Instagram.<br />My final episode <br />airs on May 26. I’m going to miss this. , Ellen DeGeneres, via Instagram.<br />'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' <br />premiered on September 8, 2003. <br />It has won 64 Daytime Emmys.<br />In 2020, production of the show went on hiatus after a handful of former employees alleged a "toxic work environment" on set.<br />Ellen announced in May 2021 that season 19 would be her last. She contends the controversy had nothing to do with her decision.<br />Ellen announced in May 2021 that season 19 would be her last. She contends the controversy had nothing to do with her decision.<br />It almost impacted the show. It was very hurtful to me. I mean, very. , Ellen DeGeneres, via 'Entertainment Tonight'.<br />But if I was quitting the show because of that, I wouldn't have come back this season. , Ellen DeGeneres, via 'Entertainment Tonight'
