Kalen Allen on Comedy's Comeback: Lessons from Ellen's End

0:00On March 26, comedian Kaylen Allen, the 30-year-old star of those funny Owen Kaylen bits on the Ellen DeGeneres show, opened up about his tough road after the program wrapped up. The show ended in 2022, right on the heels of a 2020 BuzzFeed news probe into reported backstage issues. Allen shared in a recent chat that landing gigs became a real battle for him. He explained how the fallout lingered, making it hard for networks and bookers to bring him on. Earlier this week, on March 26, people magazine published his full interview where he got real about the slowdown in opportunities. The ripple effects hit not just Ellen DeGeneres, but the whole team, with folks in Hollywood treating former staff like damaged goods. Allen felt that stigma firsthand as his connection to the show colored how people saw his talent. These days, he's piecing things together, drawing lessons from the highs and lows of that experience. He pointed out how it taught him plenty about what to avoid in a workplace. Looking ahead, Allen staying positive, using those hard-won insights to build fresh momentum and comedy.

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