Margaret Cho recently opened up about her experiences with Ellen DeGeneres, revealing that the talk show host has not always been kind to her throughout their careers. In an interview on “The Kelly Mantle Show,” Cho shared her thoughts on DeGeneres, stating that the public perception of her is “more true” now in light of the toxic workplace allegations that led to the end of “The Ellen Show” and DeGeneres’ retirement.
Cho, who has known DeGeneres since their early days in the stand-up comedy scene in the ’80s, described her as “mean” and “a mean girl.” She also mentioned that DeGeneres seemed to have negative feelings towards her, possibly due to the fact that DeGeneres’ girlfriends and wives always liked Cho.
The comedian recalled opening for DeGeneres in the 1980s when she was a headliner in comedy clubs, long before her rise to fame. However, when Cho appeared on DeGeneres’ talk show in the 2000s, DeGeneres acted as if they had just met, which Cho found strange and off-putting.
Cho also shared a particular incident involving a David Bowie appearance on “The Ellen Show,” where DeGeneres cut out a segment where Bowie praised Cho’s outfit. Despite a producer informing Cho that Bowie had spoken highly of her, Cho couldn’t help but feel hurt by the exclusion of the segment from the show.
While DeGeneres has not responded to these claims, Cho’s candid revelations shed light on her complicated relationship with the talk show host. The full conversation between Cho and Kelly Mantle can be watched below, offering further insights into Cho’s experiences with DeGeneres.
Overall, Cho’s honesty about her interactions with DeGeneres serves as a reminder that even in the world of entertainment, relationships can be complex and sometimes fraught with tension.
