On the latest episode of The Ellen Degeneres Show, host Ellen Degeneres made an exciting announcement about the show’s host for the day. After a thrilling reveal, it was revealed that actress Fran Drescher would be stepping in to host the show. The audience erupted into applause as Fran took her place on the stage, expressing her gratitude for the opportunity.
But before diving into the show, Ellen introduced Michael Purcel, who was there with her to help make an apology. Ellen stressed the importance of owning up to mistakes and apologized for a story she had shared in a previous episode that had turned out to be untrue. She expressed her sincere regret and apologized to Miss California, whose misunderstood statement was the subject of the story. Miss California, whose real name is Britney Hogan, joined Ellen on stage and graciously accepted her apology.
Next, Ellen moved on to the much-awaited monologue for the day. She discussed a hilarious incident that occurred during the Miss USA pageant involving Miss California and a misunderstanding about her language skills. Ellen admitted that she had shared a story without verifying the facts, leading to the misunderstanding. She lightened the mood by joking about other potential misinterpretations that could have occurred during the pageant. With her trademark humor, Ellen managed to turn the situation around and made the audience laugh.
The show continued with guest appearances from celebrities Ryan Seacrest and Fran Drescher. Ryan, the host of American Idol, shared his thoughts on the recent elimination of contestant Nadia. Ryan revealed that he was surprised by the outcome and acknowledged that some other contestants could have been in the bottom three instead. He also touched upon the voting process and explained how he needed to remain impartial throughout.
Fran Drescher, known for her role in The Nanny, was present to promote her new show, Living with Fran. Ellen and Fran engaged in a lighthearted conversation about their experiences with Simon Cowell, one of the judges on American Idol. Ryan playfully described Simon as pompous and shared an amusing anecdote about their vacation together in Mexico.
Towards the end of the show, the audience was treated to some magic tricks. Ellen, who had always wanted to learn magic, attempted a trick with Ryan’s assistance. The trick involved a trunk and the illusion of nothing being inside it. Although they didn’t reveal the secret behind the trick, Ellen and Ryan successfully amazed the audience with their performance.
The episode also featured other segments, including reenactments of embarrassing moments submitted by viewers and adorable footage of newborn baby Zoe, daughter of Paul B. Bartholomew, a member of The Ellen Degeneres Show family.
With an exciting lineup of guests and entertaining segments, this episode of The Ellen Degeneres Show was filled with laughter and surprises. Ellen’s humor and charm, combined with the star power of Ryan Seacrest and Fran Drescher, made for an unforgettable episode.
Originally aired on April 15, 2005
