<p>Ellen DeGeneres has recently been making headlines after the comedian hinted that she is considering what her next professional chapter could look like. While appearing on The Graham Norton Show, the 68-year-old spoke about missing the experience of hosting a television programme.</p><h2>Ellen DeGeneres on The Graham Norton Show</h2><p>DeGeneres appeared on the BBC chat show on October 16. She was joined by filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, actors Colin Farrell and Gemma Chan, and musician Brett Anderson.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I’ve nothing really going on and I really miss being on TV," DeGeneres said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/harry-styles-pays-tribute-to-late-one-direction-bandmate-liam-payne-with-unreleased-track-1792306173495"><strong>Harry Styles pays tribute to Liam Payne with unreleased track</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The comedian, who relocated to the UK with her wife, Portia de Rossi, in 2024, further added, "I think it is pretty easy to get on TV here."</p><h2>Ellen DeGeneres jokes about British television</h2><p>While discussing the possibility of working in Britain, DeGeneres pointed to the unusual range of programmes available to viewers. She mentioned shows centred on pottery, sewing and people watching television, referring to popular British programmes such as The Great Pottery Throwdown, The Great British Sewing Bee and Gogglebox.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I could call it Lawn and Order,” she joked.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/paul-whitehouse-attacked-and-mugged-at-london-cash-point-while-getting-wife-s-medication-1792311295829"><strong>Paul Whitehouse attacked and mugged at London cash point while getting wife’s medication</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Her latest comments come after she suggested that she was ready to leave show business behind.</p><p>During her 2024 Netflix comedy special, For Your Approval, she said, "I got chickens. Oh yeah, and I got kicked out of show business for being mean."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The comedian has since embraced a quieter life in the English countryside. However, she indicated in a July 2025 interview with broadcaster Richard Bacon that she was beginning to feel restless.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I want to have fun. I want to do something. I do like my chickens...” she said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/taylor-swift-performs-at-star-studded-academy-museum-gala-2026-in-stunning-dior-ensemble-1792301307182"><strong>Taylor Swift performs at star-studded Academy Museum Gala 2026</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/true-detective-season-5-nicolas-cage-antonio-banderas-to-lead-hbo-crime-drama-1792235675371"><strong>True Detective season 5: Nicolas Cage, Antonio Banderas to lead HBO crime drama</strong></a></p><h2>Why did The Ellen DeGeneres Show end?</h2><p>DeGeneres' comments about returning to television come four years after her long-running daytime programme ended in 2022. The Ellen DeGeneres Show ran for 19 seasons and became one of the most recognisable talk shows in American television.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, its final years saw allegations about the workplace environment behind the scenes. In 2020, current and former employees raised concerns about alleged racism, intimidation and other misconduct while working on the programme.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>An internal investigation followed, and several senior producers subsequently left the show. DeGeneres addressed the controversy publicly and apologised.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I learned that things happened here that never should have happened,” she told viewers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>DeGeneres and de Rossi later moved to England in 2024.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Ellen DeGeneres has hinted at returning to television as she misses being on screen. The comedian made the remarks during a rare appearance on The Graham Norton Show. Read on to know more.


Ellen DeGeneres has recently been making headlines after the comedian hinted that she is considering what her next professional chapter could look like. While appearing on The Graham Norton Show, the 68-year-old spoke about missing the experience of hosting a television programme. Ellen DeGeneres on The Graham Norton Show DeGeneres appeared on the BBC chat show on October 16. She was joined by filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, actors Colin Farrell and Gemma Chan, and musician Brett Anderson. "I’ve nothing really going on and I really miss being on TV," DeGeneres said. Also Read: Harry Styles pays tribute to Liam Payne with unreleased track The comedian, who relocated to the UK with her wife, Portia de Rossi, in 2024, further added, "I think it is pretty easy to get on TV here." Ellen DeGeneres jokes about British television While discussing the possibility of working in Britain, DeGeneres pointed to the unusual range of programmes available to viewers. She mentioned shows centred on pottery, sewing and people watching television, referring to popular British programmes such as The Great Pottery Throwdown, The Great British Sewing Bee and Gogglebox. “I could call it Lawn and Order,” she joked. Also Read: Paul Whitehouse attacked and mugged at London cash point while getting wife’s medication Her latest comments come after she suggested that she was ready to leave show business behind. During her 2024 Netflix comedy special, For Your Approval, she said, "I got chickens. Oh yeah, and I got kicked out of show business for being mean." The comedian has since embraced a quieter life in the English countryside. However, she indicated in a July 2025 interview with broadcaster Richard Bacon that she was beginning to feel restless. “I want to have fun. I want to do something. I do like my chickens...” she said. Also Read: Taylor Swift performs at star-studded Academy Museum Gala 2026

<p>Ellen DeGeneres has hinted at returning to television as she misses being on screen. The comedian made the remarks during a rare appearance on The Graham Norton Show. Read on to know more.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Ellen DeGeneres hints at TV comeback, says she misses being on screen

<p>Irish actor and talk show host Graham Norton deactivated his Twitter account after British author JK Rowling criticised him for&nbsp;his recent comments about the transgender community and cancel culture. But, his fans and followers came out in his support and started trending 'I Stand With Graham Norton' hashtag.</p>

<p>While he got highly praised by netizens for putting forth "one of the most sensible takes on cancel culture",&nbsp;&nbsp;the 'Harry Potter'&nbsp;writer,&nbsp;who often clashes with trans activists on social media, slammed him publically on Twitter and accused him of&nbsp;supporting those behind rape and death threats.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Deadline, the row started after Norton was commended by singer-songwriter Billy Bragg for his position on trans rights made at the Cheltenham Literature Festival.</p>

<p>Rowling said that Bragg was “supporting rape and death threats” by backing Norton, who appeared to have actually said very little to spark the controversy.</p>

<p>When questioned on Rowling’s position on trans rights, Norton had said, “When I’m asked about it, I become a part of it. My voice adds nothing to that discussion and I’m sort of embarrassed that I’m somehow drawn into it.</p>

<p>“If people want to shine a light on those issues then talk to trans people. Talk to the parents of trans kids, talk to doctors, talk to scientists. Talk to someone who can illuminate it in some way,” he added.</p>

<p>The comments were part of an answer to an initial question about ‘Monty Python’ star John Cleese, who often criticises what he sees as cancel culture.</p>

<p>Norton said so-called ‘cancel culture’ was another phrase for ‘accountability’ facing celebrities over their words.</p>

<p>However, while criticizing Bragg, Rowling wrote on Twitter,&nbsp;“Enjoying the recent spate of bearded men stepping confidently onto their soapboxes to define what a woman is and throw their support behind rape and death threats. You may mock, but takes real bravery to come out as an Old Testament prophet.”</p>

<p>Neither Norton nor Bragg had referenced rape or death threats in their statements and following Rowling’s tweet, Norton has since deleted his @grahnort account.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Irish actor and talk show host Graham Norton deactivated his Twitter account after British author JK Rowling criticised him for his recent comments about the transgender community and cancel culture.

Irish actor and talk show host Graham Norton deactivated his Twitter account after British author JK Rowling criticised him for his recent comments about the transgender community and cancel culture. But, his fans and followers came out in his support and started trending 'I Stand With Graham Norton' hashtag. While he got highly praised by netizens for putting forth "one of the most sensible takes on cancel culture", the 'Harry Potter' writer, who often clashes with trans activists on social media, slammed him publically on Twitter and accused him of supporting those behind rape and death threats. According to Deadline, the row started after Norton was commended by singer-songwriter Billy Bragg for his position on trans rights made at the Cheltenham Literature Festival. Rowling said that Bragg was “supporting rape and death threats” by backing Norton, who appeared to have actually said very little to spark the controversy. When questioned on Rowling’s position on trans rights, Norton had said, “When I’m asked about it, I become a part of it. My voice adds nothing to that discussion and I’m sort of embarrassed that I’m somehow drawn into it. “If people want to shine a light on those issues then talk to trans people. Talk to the parents of trans kids, talk to doctors, talk to scientists. Talk to someone who can illuminate it in some way,” he added. The comments were part of an answer to an initial question about ‘Monty Python’ star John Cleese, who often criticises what he sees as cancel culture. Norton said so-called ‘cancel culture’ was another phrase for ‘accountability’ facing celebrities over their words. However, while criticizing Bragg, Rowling wrote on Twitter, “Enjoying the recent spate of bearded men stepping confidently onto their soapboxes to define what a woman is and throw their support behind rape and death threats. You may mock, but takes real bravery to come out as an Old Testament prophet.” Neither Norton nor Bragg had referenced rape or death threats in their statements and following Rowling’s tweet, Norton has since deleted his @grahnort account. (With inputs from agencies)

Graham Norton quits Twitter after JK Rowling criticised his comments on trans rights

<p>Popular TV host Graham Norton of ‘The Graham Norton Show’ is set to replace Joanna Lumley as the host of the BAFTA Film Awards in 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, Graham said, “I’m honoured to be following in the fabulous footsteps of Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley”. &nbsp;</p>

<p>BAFTA CEO Amanda Berry on Graham’s role said that he “will bring his brilliance and unique brand of humour to the role.”</p>

<p>With BAFTA 2020, Graham will make his debut in hosting film awards even though he has hosted the TV ceremony in May for BAFTA Television. He had first presented the same TV awards 15 years ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The BAFTA 2020 ceremony will take place in the Royal Albert Hall on February 2.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among other things, it will feature the world-famous Cirque du Soleil that will perform for the fourth time. Nominations for the film awards will be announced on January 7.<br />
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Popular TV host Graham Norton of ‘The Graham Norton Show’ is set to replace Joanna Lumley as the host of the BAFTA Film Awards in 2020. In a statement, Graham said, “I’m honoured to be following in the fabulous footsteps of Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley”.

Popular TV host Graham Norton of ‘The Graham Norton Show’ is set to replace Joanna Lumley as the host of the BAFTA Film Awards in 2020. In a statement, Graham said, “I’m honoured to be following in the fabulous footsteps of Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley”. BAFTA CEO Amanda Berry on Graham’s role said that he “will bring his brilliance and unique brand of humour to the role.” With BAFTA 2020, Graham will make his debut in hosting film awards even though he has hosted the TV ceremony in May for BAFTA Television. He had first presented the same TV awards 15 years ago. The BAFTA 2020 ceremony will take place in the Royal Albert Hall on February 2. Among other things, it will feature the world-famous Cirque du Soleil that will perform for the fourth time. Nominations for the film awards will be announced on January 7.

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