In an interview with fans, Ellen said: "If you’ve been watching this show, and I trust that you have, you know that a few weeks ago we celebrated our 3000th show. 3000 shows! So, that means as of today, we’ve done 3000 shows, plus 14, which is um…3000, plus 14 shows. I know, it’s a lot. And today, I have an announcement to make. Today, I’m announcing that next season, Season 19, is going to be my last season."
Ellen went on to explain how she came to this decision and how she consulted her wife, Portia de Rossi, about it. She went on to say that she had always known Season 19 would be her final season in her heart. When asked how she decided to end the show, she said, "You may wonder why I’ve decided to end after 19 seasons. The truth is, I always trust my instincts. My instinct told me it’s time. "
Thanking fans of the show for their outpouring love, Ellen said, "You all have changed my life and I am forever grateful to all of you for watching, for laughing, for dancing… sometimes crying. This show has been the greatest experience of my life, and I owe it all to you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you." Also Read: Do you know how Sunny Leone’s parents reacted after knowing she became ‘Porn Star’?
Ellen hinted at a potential Netflix deal during her announcement. The comedian is now well-known for signing a multi-year contract with Discovery to produce natural history programming.