The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 16 Episode 124 Simon Cowell, Olivia Wilde, Jason Mraz
- September 18, 2018
Simon Cowell, Olivia Wilde, and Jason Mraz are the featured guests on episode 124 of The Ellen DeGeneres Show's 16th season. As always, the host Ellen DeGeneres covers the latest news, trending topics and celebrity updates.
The show begins with a lively performance by Grammy winner Jason Mraz. He sings a medley of his popular hits including "I'm Yours" and "Have It All". Shortly after his performance, he joins Ellen on stage for some chit-chat. He talks about his recent tour, his upcoming album, and his various projects that are currently in the works. Ellen also asks him about his activism, which has been a cornerstone of his music career. He talks about his foundation, The Jason Mraz Foundation, and his work with charities like San Diego Food Bank and MusiCares.
The next guest on the show is actress and director Olivia Wilde. She talks about her directorial debut, "Booksmart", which is a coming-of-age comedy about two high school seniors who decide to break their bookworm personas and do everything they missed out on in high school in one night. Wilde talks about how thrilled she is with the reception the movie has received from both critics and audiences alike. She also reveals her process of casting the two lead roles and how important it was for her to find the right actors for the job.
Last but not least, Ellen welcomes music and television executive, Simon Cowell. Cowell is known for his tough-love style of judging on shows like American Idol, The X Factor, and Britain's Got Talent. He talks about how much he enjoys mentoring young talent and helping them achieve their dreams. He also talks about his recent involvement with America's Got Talent and his goal of always surprising the audience.
Throughout the show, Ellen plays a series of her hilarious games with her guests. Olivia Wilde and Simon Cowell play game "5 Second Rule" where they have to answer random questions within 5 seconds. Jason Mraz plays an impromptu game of "Finish My Sentence" with Ellen where he has to complete some of Ellen's famous punch lines. These games provide plenty of laughs and help to keep the show light and entertaining.
The episode wraps up with a performance by Jason Mraz and a special collaboration with one of the show's guests. This episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show is a must-watch for fans of Jason Mraz, Olivia Wilde, and Simon Cowell and provides an exciting insight into their careers. Ellen, as always, is an engaging host who knows how to keep the show running smoothly, and this episode is no exception.