The Ellen Degeneres Show Lands U.K. Slot

LONDON: The popular U.S. talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show is joining ITV2 in the U.K. in 2016, with new episodes on the channel from January 18.

The daily talk show is hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres and features a combination of comedy, celebrity and music guests alongside topical human-interest stories. To date, the show has won 55 Daytime Emmys, including nine for outstanding daytime talk show.

DeGeneres commented, “After what feels like decades of campaigning I’m so excited that my show is on ITV2. I can literally feel my crumpets tingling down in my cockles.”

Angela Jain, ITV’s director of digital channels and acquisitions, said, “We’re over the moon Ellen DeGeneres is joining ITV2—her daily mix of Hollywood guests, topical comedy and great conversation is a welcome addition to the channel.”