11 Times Comedians Completely Humiliated Ellen on Her Own Show (Extended Version)

Ellen DeGeneres has long been known for her charm, her signature smile, and her reputation as a fun-loving, approachable talk show host. But every now and then, some guests step on her stage and completely flip the script—turning the spotlight right back on Ellen. Today, we’re counting 11 savage moments when comedians humiliated Ellen on her own show, provi

1. Wanda Sykes: The Subtle Drag
It starts off casual. Wanda Sykes talks about her parentin“But you have jobs! Why don’t you sit in first class?” Wanda pauses, smiles, and then casually calls out Ellen’s “tour.” Four cities, three of them inGame of Games. Wanda

2. Shawn Hayes: The Smooth Operator
Next up is Shawn Hayes, the seemingly goo

3. Wendy Williams:
Wendy Williams doesn’t bother with subtlety. On her episode, she calls Ellen out directly, pointing to her inconsistencies and eccentricities in a way only We

4. Kathy Griffin: The Subtle Shade
Kathy Griffin goes for the indirect approach. In her book, she burie

5. Dakota Johnson: The Straight Shooter
Dakota Johnson casually obliterates Ellen’s ego on live television. Ellen tries to claim she wasn’t invited to Dakota’s party—Dakota cuts her off: “No, you were invited. You just didn’t come.” Ellen fumbles, tries to spin it, but Dakota doubles down. The audience erupts at the

6. Cooking Disaster with Giata Dearentes
Even “fun” segments turn into disasters. Chef

7. Mispronunciations an
Ellen has a habit of gushing over celebrities and songs—but somehow, she always gets names or lyrics wrong. Whether she’s complimenting Justin Timberlake or another guest, she mispronouncethey are mist

8. Hassan Minaj: The Cultural Call-Out
Then comes Hassan Minaj,

9. Ricky Gervais: The Unapologetic Roast
Ricky Gervais joins the fray with his typical no-filter style. Ellen attempts to direct him, but Ricky answers every question with brutal honesty, often turning her questions into punchlines. Even when Ellen tries to criticize him for drinking, Ricky deflects and delivers sharp commentary on her hosting style. Ellen can only grin nervously as the audience cheers.

10. Ellen’s Signature Awkwardness Amplified
Throughout all these moments, Ellen’s trademark charm and composure crack. Her attempts to contr

11. Audience Reactions: The Final Ingredient
From social media to live audience gasps, every episode shows that fans notice. Comments explode: “Ellen has met her mat and “I can’t believe she just got roasted by Dakota Johnson!” The public watches, laughs, and shares the chaos across platforms, cementing these moments as iconic.

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From Wanda Sykes’ casual burns to Hassan Minaj’s c

If you thought Ellen was untouchable, think again. On her stage, sometimes the guests hold all the power—and it’s hilarious to watch.