A 2013 tweet from Ellen DeGeneres’ former DJ account, @tWitchEllenShow, claiming she had eaten “at least 12,000 pizzas” in her life, has resurfaced online, fueling a wave of bizarre conspiracy theories linking the talk show host to cannibalism. The renewed attention coincides with widespread public interest in the Jeffrey Epstein Files, prompting social media speculation that “pizza” may be a coded reference to child abuse in the context of Epstein-related conspiracies.
TikTok and Twitter users have dubbed Ellen “Hollywood’s Most Prolific Cannibal,” frequently pairing clips from her hosting of the Oscars with her old tweets to suggest hidden meanings. One particular Oscars clip, which originally showed Ellen offering pizza to audience members, has been reinterpreted online. In the viral versions, some commentators claim the audience laughter reflects an “inside joke” connected to alleged Epstein-related codes. In reality, the moment was delivered in a light-hearted, humorous way, and there is no verified evidence of any underlying sinister meaning.
Theories draw on the controversial term “pizza” or “cheese pizza,” which conspiracy theorists allege was a code for child pornography, based on the initials “C.P.” Social media discussions connecting Ellen to these theories primarily rely on coincidences and wordplay rather than factual links. The resurfacing of Ellen’s 2023 tweet and commentary from accounts like @Whiplash437, which described her as “Hollywood’s Most Prolific Cannibal,” has amplified the speculation, reaching hundreds of thousands of users in days.
Reactions online have been mixed. Some users expressed discomfort or fear over the claims, while others dismissed them as absurd or purely conspiratorial. A number of commenters cited Ellen’s public persona and history of hosting playful television segments as reasons they found the theories unsettling or simply humorous.
Fact-checkers have repeatedly emphasized that there is no substantiated evidence tying Ellen DeGeneres to Jeffrey Epstein, cannibalism, or any criminal activity. Analysts note that social media frequently magnifies coincidences and innocuous content into sensational narratives that can spread rapidly, often blurring the line between fact and speculation.
The combination of a long-forgotten tweet, a light-hearted Oscars segment, and the resurgence of Epstein-related discussions illustrates how quickly viral content can gain traction, creating persistent online chatter and conspiracy narratives. While the Epstein Files continue to expose disturbing allegations involving prominent figures, there is no credible link between Ellen DeGeneres and any wrongdoing, highlighting the challenges of separating fact from online speculation in today’s digital landscape.
