2. The special, called For Your Approval, arrived on the streaming platform yesterday (September 24) and marks DeGeneres' return to stand-up for the first time in six years. Upon the episode's announcement, DeGeneres said that it would not only be her last comedy special, but also her last outing in the showbiz world altogether. Did you watch the special?
3. The special sees her address bullying allegations made against her in a Buzzfeed News 2022 report, which caused her to abruptly end her talk show after 19 years on air. Employees accused executives of fostering a "toxic workplace" environment, alleging incidents of sexual misconduct, racism and bullying. DeGeneres issued an apology shortly after the accusations became public. "Things happened here that should never have happened," she told her audience at the time. Do you think Ellen is a bully?
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