The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 18 Episode 26 Cher

In this episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, season 18 episode 26, Ellen welcomes the legendary singer and actress Cher. The episode begins with Ellen talking about how excited she is to have Cher on the show, and how much of an influence she has had on so many people's lives. Ellen also talks about how Cher recently released a new album, "Dancing Queen," which is a collection of ABBA covers.

Ellen then introduces Cher to the audience, who comes out onto the stage to a standing ovation. Cher looks stunning in a sparkling white dress, and she thanks Ellen for having her on the show. Ellen asks Cher about her new album, and Cher talks about how much she loves ABBA's music and how she wanted to pay tribute to them. Cher says that she had a lot of fun recording the album and hopes that fans will enjoy it.

Ellen then asks Cher about her iconic career, and Cher talks about how she started singing with her husband Sonny Bono in the 1960s. She talks about how they had their own variety show, The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour, which was a huge hit in the 1970s. Cher talks about how she started acting in movies and how she won an Academy Award for her role in Moonstruck. She also talks about how she has continued to perform and tour over the years, and how much she loves being on stage.

Ellen then surprises Cher with a game of "Cher-aoke," where she has to guess which of her own songs Ellen is performing. Ellen sings snippets of "I Got You Babe," "Believe," "Strong Enough," and other hit songs, and Cher has to guess the title. Cher is a good sport and has a lot of fun playing the game, even though some of the lyrics are a bit tricky.

Next, Ellen surprises Cher with a question from a fan, who asks her what advice she would give to young artists just starting out. Cher says that she would tell them to work hard and practice every day, and to not be discouraged by rejection. She also says that it's important to be true to yourself and to never give up on your dreams, even when things get tough.

Ellen then brings out a special guest, Cher's mom Georgia Holt, who is celebrating her 94th birthday. Georgia comes out onto the stage to another standing ovation, and she looks radiant in a pink jacket and skirt. Cher gives her mom a big hug and tells her how much she loves her. Ellen asks Georgia about her life and career, and Georgia talks about how she started singing and acting in movies in the 1940s. She also talks about how she raised Cher and her siblings as a single mom, and how proud she is of all of them.

The episode ends with Cher performing her classic hit "If I Could Turn Back Time," which gets the audience on their feet. Cher looks and sounds amazing, and the energy in the room is electric. Ellen thanks Cher for being on the show and for sharing her talent and wisdom with the world. Cher thanks Ellen and the audience, and says that she's had a great time being there. The episode wraps up with Ellen wishing Georgia a happy birthday and thanking her for being on the show.