Ellen DeGeneres speaks out about ending her daytime talk show: 'My instinct told me it's time'

“So, the past 18 years, you have to know, has changed my life.

This show has been the greatest experience of my life, and I owe it all to you.

The truth is, I always trust my instincts.

My instinct told me it’s time.

As a comedian, I’ve always understood the importance of…timing.

The news comes a year after controversy broke out from behind the scenes.

An investigation into the claims ensued and three executives left the show.

DeGeneresreturned to her showin September and addressed the reports with her audience.

“And then there was an investigation.

I learned that things happened here that never should have happened.

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.”

The Ellen DeGeneres Showlost 1.1 million viewers after the allegations, according toThe New York Times.

DeGeneres already has other projects in the works, includingfour series for HBO Max.