The Real Reason Cher Called Out Ellen On Her Own Show

The Ellen DeGeneres Show usually follows the same format: Celebrities appear to bouncy pop music, do some dancing with the crowd, participate in skits with Ellen, and play revealing games like "5 Second Rule." This was no different when Cher was a guest on the show, and it seemed like she and Ellen had a great time together...until fans picked up on some not-so-subtle tension between the two. When Ellen put her on the spot, Cher had no choice but to speak her mind.

Outspoken and Blunt

Cher isn’t exactly known for her timid ways. From her daring looks to her decade-defining music, there’s a reason the 74-year-old is still in the spotlight, and it goes beyond her legendary career. She’s known for being outspoken and blunt...two qualities that can get you in trouble on a talk show.

Ellen's "Likeable" Persona

While Cher was maintaining her superstar status in the ‘80s, Ellen DeGeneres was still an up-and-comer. Her conversational comedic tone made her a likeable performer in the comedy world, and over the years, she has only encouraged this “likeable” persona. 

Being Kind

Ending each episode of her talk show with the request that we all “be kind to one another,” it makes sense why so many people assumed that Ellen followed her own advice. After all, her show was filled with dancing, upbeat attitudes, and silly games — who could have a problem with that?

How They Really Feel

A lot of people, apparently. Though Ellen has a host of famous friends who are beloved in their own right — Jennifer Aniston, Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Obama, etc. — some celebs have been quite honest about their true feelings for the “nice” talk show host.