Ellen Degeneres responds to accusations: ‘I’m various things but definitely not mean’

Comedian and host Ellen Degeneres recently addressed the negative publicity surrounding her during a stand-up comedy show in California. Amidst allegations from staff and celebrities about her being unkind and disrespectful, Ellen decided to retire from her long-standing TV show after 19 years. She is now back to her roots in stand-up comedy.

Ellen defends against ‘mean girl’ criticism

Ellen’s stand-up comedy caters to audiences who appreciate clean humor, devoid of cursing or explicit content. She made it clear during her show that despite being demanding and tough, she is not mean, and being labeled as such was particularly hurtful given her reputation for kindness akin to Oprah Winfrey. Ellen expressed her disappointment at being criticized but remained firm in her stance. She is set to address these issues in her upcoming Netflix special.