The Ellen DeGeneres Show had a special episode recently, where they celebrated prom day with the students from Big Pine High School. The episode was filled with fun moments and memorable performances.
Ellen started the show by talking about her own prom picture, showing off her unique plaid polyester dress. She reminisced about how she never really wore dresses and how she thought a plaid polyester dress would be timeless. She also mentioned that the best thing about the dress was that it didn’t absorb spills and tears, making it perfect for prom night.
The highlight of the episode was when Mariah Carey made an appearance and performed her hit song “It’s Like That” for the students’ prom. Mariah, who is known for her amazing vocals and glamorous style, looked stunning in a suit borrowed from Ellen herself. The audience cheered and screamed as Mariah delivered a powerful and energetic performance.
Taye Diggs, the charming star of the UPN show Kevin Hill, also made an appearance on the show. He shared his own prom stories, including a funny incident where his prom date left with someone else. Taye reminisced about the popular songs from his prom years, including hits from Salt-N-Pepa and Heavy D.
Ellen also surprised Mariah Carey with a special gift. Knowing that Mariah struggled to find merchandise with her name on it growing up, Ellen presented her with a keychain, flask, cup holder, license plate, and doll, all featuring her name. Mariah was grateful for the thoughtful gift.
The episode ended with a heartfelt moment when Ellen’s own prom date from 1976, Richard Reynolds, joined her on stage. It had been years since they had seen each other, and they couldn’t help but laugh as they looked at their prom picture. Ellen mentioned that it was surreal to be sitting together on television, reminiscing about their prom night.
Overall, the prom-themed episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show was lively and entertaining. The celebrities, Mariah Carey and Taye Diggs, added star power to the show with their performances and stories. The students from Big Pine High School had a memorable prom experience, thanks to Ellen and her team. It was a night filled with laughter, music, and nostalgia.
Originally aired on May 13, 2005
