Sydney Farewells Ellen

US television star, Ellen DeGeneres, capped off a whirlwind four-day visit to Sydney by filming a live show in front of 3000 audience members at the Royal Botanic Gardens. Celebrities including actor Russell Crowe, singer Jessica Mauboy and players from the Sydney Swans joined Ellen during the one-hour program which was filmed at the HANDA Opera on Sydney Harbour stage.

Destination NSW CEO, Sandra Chipchase, said Ellen’s visit will showcase Sydney to international audiences.

“Her segments filmed over a fabulous Sydney sunshine weekend will be broadcast around the world and will reveal more of Sydney to a huge audience, encouraging more visitors to come and explore what Sydney and NSW have to offer,” Ms Chipchase said.

During the bumper visit, Ellen and wife Portia de Rossi visited Sydney attractions Taronga Zoo and Manly Beach and dined at chef Matt Moran’s Chiswick Restaurant.

Ellen travelled to Sydney to film content for the Ellen DeGeneres Show as part of a partnership with Swisse Wellness and Qantas Airways and with the support of Destination NSW.