Bosses at Warner Bros. were trying to getthe comedianto change her mind right up until the last minute.
Could it become The Tiffany Haddish Show?
According toPage Six, none other thanTiffany Haddishis the favorite to take over the show, followingEllen DeGeneres’shock departure.

A senior source at NBCUniversal noted, “she has humor and empathy in spades.
She’s top of the list to get a daytime show she’s a fresh voice.”
So, it’s not why I’m stopping."

DeGeneres might even return to acting some day, if the right role comes along.
Without her show, she’ll certainly have the time.