Following the star's toxic office debacle that consumed media last year, Ellen DeGeneres' daytime talk show has seen a sharp decline in ratings. The New York Times estimates that "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" has lost over 1 million viewers in its 18th season, citing Nielsen ratings.
The next season of the show premiered in September 2020, with a statement from the comedian apologizing for allegations of a hostile environment that plagued the show over the summer.
"I discovered that things happen here that could never have happened," DeGeneres said at the time on her talk show. "That is something I take really seriously. And I want to extend my sincere condolences to all that have been impacted."
According to the New York Times, "Ellen's" season 18 premiere received the best ratings of any season opener in the previous four years. The show, on the other hand, has averaged 1.5 million viewers over the last six months. In comparison, she averaged around 2.6 million viewers over the same time frame the previous season. Other daytime shows such as "Dr. Phil" (2.5 million) and "Live: With Kelly and Ryan" (1.5 million) outperform the broadcast (2.7 million).