By Seyi Babalola
American actress and television host, Ellen DeGeneres has revealed plans to leave the public space following her role in her final shows for a Netflix special.
The 66-year-old comic star disclosed that her decision is because she is tired of fame.
During a recent stop on her “Ellen’s Last Stand…Up” tour at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa, she said: “This is the last time you’re going to see me. After my Netflix special, I’m done.”
Also when asked to once again voice the character Dory from Pixar’s ‘Finding Nemo’ and ‘Finding Dory,’ DeGeneres shared: “No, I’m going bye-bye, remember.”
She commented on the misconduct allegations against her show; “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” which ended following a series of reports involving allegations of racism, sexual misconduct and intimidation behind the scenes.
She said: “[I] can be demanding and impatient and tough. I am a strong woman. I am many things, but I am not mean.
“I used to say, ‘I don’t care what people say about me.’ Now I realize I said that during the height of my popularity.”