Ellen DeGeneres Announces Retirement After Netflix Special

Ellen DeGeneres, the former talk show host, has confirmed her retirement from show business after her upcoming Netflix special, citing incidents of being perceived as mean and getting kicked out of the industry. DeGeneres humorously mentioned potential reasons for her exit, including being 'old, gay, and mean.' Despite facing backlash and accusations of creating a toxic work environment, she emphasized that she is not mean but acknowledged her past behavior. This decision follows her stand-up tour and marks the end of her entertainment career, with no plans to return to fame in the future. Additionally, DeGeneres will be releasing her last comedy special on Netflix, addressing various aspects of her life and decisions.