Ellen Will Be First American Talk Show Aired in China

The Ellen Degeneres Show will become the first American talk show to air in China.

China’s Sohu Video will make the show available via their online video platform.

Ellen has announced on her talk show that she will become the first American talk show to be distributed in China.

As well, she tweeted

My show’s now on in China! 天天看. That says “Watch every day.” You can retweet this, or tattoo it on your lower back. — Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) January 21, 2014

Warner Bros. has brokered a deal with China’s Sohu Video to make The Ellen DeGeneres Show available on their online video platform. Each episode will be available two days after they air in the US and be subtitled in Chinese.

Sohu Video Chairman said,

“‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ is one of the most well-known talk shows in the U.S., and we believe it could also have strong appeal and relevance with the Chinese audience.”

Watch Ellen makes the announcement about her show airing in China on YouTube below.

Source: Ellen DeGeneres China on Variety

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