Classic Misdirection
A fairly common occurrence for show tapings is when individuals are turned away upon the realization of their actual age. People who are 14 and younger are not allowed to attend the Ellen Degeneres show as audience members, but that doesn’t stop them (and their parents) from lying about their age. This has literally never worked, so if you’re below the age of 14 (or the parent of someone that age), you have been warned.
Repeat Offenders Beware
Some people can make it onto the show pretty easily based on their looks, personal backstory, income category, or any other factor that might make you more suited for television. Ellen has made a conscious effort to stray away from following a standard formula of profiling and selecting candidates based on arbitrary standards. Because the standards for guests are so varied, Ellen does not allow the same person to be an audience member twice in one season. This puts the individual in a lower priority category for selection in later seasons as well.
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