Ellen DeGeneres on having COVID-19: 'It felt like I cracked a rib'

Ellen DeGeneresopened up about her battle with COVID-19 during her first show back on the air in 2021.

“I was getting ready to tape the show …

Some haven’t come back since.”

DeGeneres said she left the studio immediately and everybody she had been in contact with was informed.

But the pain pills did not help.

My back got worse.

“That was my only symptom.

“I wear a mask.

I wash my hands.

I only lick three or four door handles.

So it’s a mystery to me.”

The resumption ofThe Ellen DeGeneres Showfollowsa roller coaster yearfor the talk show host.

“I take that very seriously.

And I want to say, I am so sorry to the people who were affected.

I know that I’m in a position of privilege and power.

I realized that with that comes responsibility and I take responsibility for what happens at my show.

This isThe Ellen DeGeneres Show.

I am Ellen DeGeneres.

My name is there.

My name is there.

My name is on underwear.

We have made the necessary changes.

And today we are starting a new chapter.”