Ellen Has Apparently Banned These Iconic A-Listers From Her Show

“Be kind to one another.” Ellen’s famous mantra has been thrown into a rather questionable light over the last year or so. But even before that, it looks as though her show wasn’t as inclusive she perhaps made out. That’s right: a number of stars – including Caitlyn Jenner and Kathy Griffin – were reportedly banned from stepping foot on the iconic set. Here’s a rundown of exactly who appeared on the blacklist – and why!

The banned

Until recently, The Ellen DeGeneres Show was known for being one of the most feel-good shows on TV. But knowing what we know now, it’s only natural to wonder: did these banned celebrities really do anything to deserve such treatment? Or did Ellen simply have a bee in her bonnet?

No guests, so far

Thankfully, it seems Ellen’s ability to ban guests only went as far as her fellow celebrities. We normal folk would probably have been okay. The host seemed to love giving members of the public their time to shine. And while most have been more than happy to simply enjoy their brief 15 minutes of fame, others – such as yodeling sensation Mason Ramsey – have managed to carve out careers as a result. And none found themselves on the blacklist!

Not as genial to her peers

Though this is perhaps not surprising, given that Ellen has become renowned for her generosity towards the general public. In a promotion dubbed Twelve Days of Giveaways, for instance, the beloved host handed out prizes worth approximately $3,000 to members of the audience for 12 episodes in a row. And this concept was later expanded to a three-night spin-off by NBC in December 2019. Ellen seems to love us regular folk! But then again, banning a non-celebrity probably wouldn’t have done much for her reputation, now, would it?

Ellen's intentionally positive

On the surface, you’d never have been able to guess anything was wrong behind the scenes of Ellen’s show. Why? Because she’s always so happy. In a 2011 interview with Parade, the star revealed that she made the conscious decision to make sure her chat show is always upbeat. She said, “The world is filled with negativity. I want people to watch me and think, ‘I feel good, and I’m going to make somebody else feel good today.’”