Ellen DeGeneres Reveals the Weird Rules That Can Get You Kicked Off the Show

Scoring the Deal

If you are deemed eligible to receive a ticket, a producer should reach out to you within the two-week selection period. If you do not hear back within two weeks, reapply for different dates. However, if you do actually get selected, you’re going to have to jump through a ton of hoops from here on in. 

Baby, You’re a Star

The correspondent will contact you about the specifics of the taping. If you need accommodation, you need to speak up immediately. If you don’t submit a form regarding disability at least two weeks in advance, you may not receive that accommodation. Other than that, it’s just a matter of time before you need to show up at the studio and follow the producer’s directions. From there, it usually gets a little weirder...  

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.