In a recent episode of The Ellen Degeneres Show, host Ellen Degeneres welcomed guests Bonnie Hunt and Naveen Andrews to the talk show. The episode was full of excitement and laughter as Ellen expressed her admiration for Bonnie and her love for the hit TV show Lost, which Naveen Andrews stars in.
Ellen, thrilled to have Naveen on the show, mentioned his Emmy nomination and expressed her excitement about the other guests who would be joining them. The audience erupted in applause, showing their enthusiasm for the upcoming segment.
But before diving into the interviews and performances, Ellen couldn’t help but share her own personal story about a recent injury. She explained how she had pinched a nerve in her shoulder blade while playing golf. Despite the discomfort, Ellen powered through, hitting golf balls until the pain became unbearable. She described the humorous ordeal with her typical wit and charm, leaving the audience in stitches.
After sharing her injury story, Ellen brought out the winners and the runner-up from the reality dance competition show, So You Think You Can Dance. Nick and Melie showcased their impressive dance skills, wowing the audience with their energy and talent.
Ellen then surprised two audience members, Tiffany Bryan and Kenny Cruz, by inviting them to participate in a dance routine taught by Nick and Melie. The audience cheered as Tiffany and Kenny joined the professional dancers on stage, ready to learn the choreography.
In the next segment of the show, Ellen revealed some amusing and strange occurrences that had been happening on the set. She mentioned an odd misplacement of the letter “e” on Andy’s calendar and a mysterious hand that appeared in the background of a shot. Ellen playfully suggested that these bizarre incidents could be clues leading up to something big.
Ellen further entertained the audience with her antics involving a smiley face potato chip, laser beams, and singing parrots. She showcased viewer-submitted photos of strangely shaped food items, ranging from a peanut shaped like a duck to an onion slice resembling a smiley face potato chip.
Towards the end of the show, Ellen made a special phone call to Stephanie’s husband, Jericho, who was caring for their 5-month-old son, Jiren, for the first time. Ellen brought laughter to the call as she interacted with Stephanie, Jericho, and their baby, providing a light-hearted moment during the show.
The episode also featured the talented and hilarious Bonnie Hunt, who spoke about her new movie, “Loggerheads.” Bonnie gave insight into her serious role in the film, discussing the emotional journey her character goes through in search of her son.
Overall, the episode was packed with laughter, entertainment, and surprises, making it another memorable installment of The Ellen Degeneres Show.
Originally aired on October 12, 2005
