Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Margaret Cho Speaks Out on Troubled Relationship With Ellen DeGeneres
Margaret Cho talked about her odd relationship with Ellen DeGeneres.
They knew each other from the comedy scene in the 1980s, but when Cho was on DeGeneres's talk show years later, it seemed like they had never met.
Cho shared how DeGeneres didn't include compliments David Bowie gave about her outfit.
Cho has mentioned feeling scared of DeGeneres, which ties into the reported problems with how people were treated on The Ellen DeGeneres Show before it ended.
Margaret Cho shared her experiences with Ellen DeGeneres, describing their relationship as cold.
Cho opened for DeGeneres in the 1980s but felt ignored when appearing on her talk show.
Cho recounted that DeGeneres allegedly cut David Bowie's compliments about her outfit from the show.
Cho previously spoke about being scared of DeGeneres due to alleged toxicity.
The Ellen DeGeneres Show ended in 2022, after facing claims of a toxic work environment.
- Who
- Margaret Cho and Ellen DeGeneres are the key figures in this narrative.
- What
- Margaret Cho discussed her strained relationship with Ellen DeGeneres.
- When
- Cho reflected on her experiences in an interview on ‘The Kelly Mantle Show’ and previously on a podcast in 2020.
- Where
- The interview took place on ‘The Kelly Mantle Show’ and previously in a podcast.
- Why
- Cho opened up about her feelings regarding DeGeneres's behavior over the years.
- Comedians Involved
- Margaret Cho, Ellen DeGeneres
- Show Mentioned
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show
- Cho's Career Start
- Opening for DeGeneres in the 1980s
- Show End Date
- 2022