“The audience went silent. The boom mic operator pulled the mic away from my face. I look over to Ellen for support. She was just like, ‘Jesus Christ.’ And then it got cut out from the show.” ...

So, when Ellen DeGeneres caught an audience member swiping merchandise from her show, she decided to make an example of her. That’s right: DeGeneres is famed the world over for her warmth ...

Ellen DeGeneres Prepares Emotional Goodbye in Final 'Ellen' Show Entrance as Talk Show Wraps ... she's reconnecting with her audience who may also have more time on their hands, and if not ...