How awesome would it be to be a member of the audience during The Ellen DeGeneres Show? I think she's hilarious and that her show is actually good like I enjoy watching it! I'm a lover of behind the scenes content so I think it's really fun to learn about what happens when the cameras aren't rolling. Ellen has about 30 rules her audience must follow if they want to be sitting there watching how magic is made. I think the main reason is so the show runs as smoothly as possible. What do you think? These rules came from historicalpost.com if you want to read more!
- Leave your knitting needles at home - meaning you can't bring in weapons
- No shouting out things - even if you're showing love to guest onstage
- Metal detectors are used - they say it's tighter than airport security
- Prepare to be cold - they keep the temp pretty low in the studio
- No autographs - size of audience and lack of time are cited as reasons
- Arrive in the biggest car you can - you could be the one taking home the massive amount of freebies Ellen gives away
- Fans have to dress for the occasion - "dressy jeans" at a minimum and you should wear bright colors
- Coordinating outfits isn't allowed - you can't coordinate outfits with your friends for reasons unknown. You do have the opportunity to purchase Ellen-related clothes in the backstage hangout area but you cannot wear that during the show taping either
- The audience must be prepared to dance - it seems just as much time is spent on your feet as it is in your seat
- Even celebrities have to dance - even in the 30-second commercial breaks fans are told to dance and even the celebrity guests aren't safe from the constant demands
- You must take care of your own accommodation - the show's online FAQs section doesn't even offer suggestions
- Fans with special needs must give two weeks' notice - although this rule may seem a little excessive during this lengthy period of notice the producers can ensure any potential issues are ironed out
- Anyone under 14 is out of luck - you must provide a valid ID showing your age. Event celebrity guests under the age of 14 can't technically sit in the audience
- Fans have to line up outside - luckily the weather in LA is mild but fans have reported waiting hours before producers let them in
- Fans need to be there super early - if you don't have guaranteed seats then you better be in line early
- Snacks are forbidden - If you try to sneak food in be prepared for some severe consequences
- Fans might be separated from their family and friends - you get a number and that's the order in which you can enter the studio so you may end up by strangers
- Info about the show is kept top secret - you have an idea of what you're going to get but most of it is kept secret. The first time you find out which celeb is coming is when they walk out on the stage
- Each row has to devise their own dance - the rows are asked to devise their own dance move and preform it in unison
- Front row fans must know today's pop hits - you gotta bust out your best dance moves and also be signing along to the hit that's playing. I hope you're good at multi-tasking
- Game players must be super chipper - no surprise here. No one wants to watch a dud onstage
- Even the clapping is choreographed - The audience is told exactly when and how to respond be a designated staff member
- No t-shirts or shorts - no flip flops or hats either
- Producers check your excitement - if you want to increase your chances of being chosen as a participant during the show then you better bring your A-game when it comes to energy
- Fans must get gifts checked by security - no one gets to deliver a present by hand to Ellen and they must all go through security before getting to her
- Fans get just one freebie - don't try to take home more than one freebie. You may just get caught and called out in front of everyone
- Chewing gum is forbidden - gum is a no no as it's not attractive on the screen and may keep you from singing those pop hits when Ellen enters. Oh yeah it's a pain to clean up too
- You can't sell your tickets - if you're lucky enough to get tickets don't even try reselling them to make money. If the person who shows up isn't the person on the ticket then they won't get in
- Recording the show is a no-no - fans can keep their cell phones but they must be switched off while in the studio
- Travel expenses aren't reimbursed after a canceled show - if you live in the area you're probably fine but if you're coming from out of town you might be losing a small fortune
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