ladies and gentlemen hold on to your seats because we've got a jaw-dropping story that'll make you rethink everything you thought you knew about one of daytime television's most iconic figures that's right today we're diving deep into the stunning downfall of none other than Ellen degenerous believe it or not has just been snubbed from participating in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles and folks this is just the latest chapter in what can only be described as a Swift and unforgiving Fall From Grace let's rewind for a moment back in 2004 Ellen was riding High the talk show Queen was at the top of her game beloved by millions and was even given the honor of carrying the Olympic torch through the streets of Los Angeles back then she was affectionately known as the queen of nice spreading her beind Mantra to everyone who tuned in she was the epitome of Good Vibes right well fast forward to 2020 and things took a sh sharp turn that year a shocking expose by BuzzFeed news revealed that Ellen's show wasn't all it seemed to be former and current employees came forward with disturbing claims of a toxic work environment behind the scenes and just like that the queen of nice was suddenly branded the queen of mean the allegations rocked the entertainment World leaving fans and colleagues stunned Ellen did try to make amends in a heartfelt email to her St staff she took full responsibility for what had happened on her watch promising to correct the issues and create a better work environment moving forward but the damage was done the once Untouchable star saw her reputation crumble before her very eyes she even addressed the controversy head-on when the 18th season of her show kicked off publicly apologizing and vowing to start a new chapter but as they say in Showbiz The Show Must Go On and in Ellen's case it didn't by May 2021 she announced that the upcoming 19th season of The Ellen degenerous Show would be her last when the final episode aired in May 2022 it marked the end of an era an era that had once seemed unbreakable now back to the present day Ellen was once again hoping to make her mark on the world stage by participating in the 2028 Olympics but according to an exclusive Source who spoke within touch Ellen didn't make the cut ouch the Olympic Committee decided to distance itself from controversial figures and unfortunately for Ellen her name was too closely tied to the Scandal for them to risk it and this decision really stings considering Ellen's history with the Olympics back in 2004 she proudly carried the torch symbolizing hope and unity now it seems like the doors of the Olympic Legacy have closed on her but here's the thing Ellen isn't letting it get her down at least not publicly after her talk show ended she returned to her comedic routs hitting the road with her Comedy Tour Ellen's last stand up during her tour she joked about her fall from grace acknowledging the rumors and even poking fun at her reputation as the mean one she told audiences that everywhere she goes people are watching to see if she'll be mean first and then dance talk about turning lemons into lemonade right despite the jokes Ellen has admitted that the rumors took a toll on her mental health she spent years consumed by The Narrative that she was mean but time has given her perspective now she's focused on finding a balance caring what people think of her but not letting it consume her so what's next for Ellen degenerous while she may not be lighting the Olympic torch in 2028 it's clear that this resilient star is N Ready to fade away just yet whether it's on stage in comedy clubs or perhaps even back on television someday one thing is for sure Ellen degenerous is a fighter and while her Fall From Grace has been Swift only time will tell if she can Rise From the Ashes once again