Ellen DeGeneres embarked on her Ellen’s Last Stand…Up tour last month, marking a significant moment in her career as she bid farewell to stand-up comedy. Amidst fan excitement, recent developments have emerged indicating that the comedian has canceled the upcoming shows of her tour. The decision has sparked curiosity and concern among her followers.
Here’s everything you need to know about Ellen DeGeneres’ Ellen’s Last Stand…Up tour recent updates.
Why did Ellen DeGeneres cancel her shows?
No reason was given behind the cancelation of Ellen DeGeneres’ Ellen’s Last Stand… Up shows.
DeGeneres recently made headlines as she canceled four stops on her Ellen’s Last Stand… Up comedy tour, which commenced in June. According to The Hollywood Reporter, shows slated for Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle, and Chicago in July and August were abruptly called off. Specific dates affected include July 10 in Dallas, July 21 in San Francisco, July 23 in Seattle, and August 11 in Chicago.
The cancellations were noted without further additional details or reason. It left fans and attendees curious about the sudden changes in the tour schedule. Ticketmaster wrote in a statement, “Unfortunately, the Event Organizer has had to cancel your event. You don’t need to do a thing. We’ll issue a refund to the original method of payment used at time of purchase, as soon as funds are received from the Event Organizer.” Reps for DeGeneres has not yet commented on the schedule change.
Ellen’s Last Stand… Up is Ellen DeGeneres’ first tour since her talk show ended in 2022 after allegations of a toxic workplace surfaced in 2020. During a recent performance in Santa Rosa, California, the comedian openly addressed her controversial past, according to The Statesman. She firmly denied accusations of her being mean and cruel, telling the audience, “I am many things, but I am not mean.”