DJ

Unlike most talk shows, the show uses a disc jockey to supply music rather than a band. The current DJ is Ted Stryker of KROQ. In season 5, the DJ is having a more pivotal role in the show, talking to Ellen at the beginning of the show and helping her interview audience members.

Stryker replaced actor/DJ Jon Abrahams on September 4, 2007 at the beginning of her Season 5 premiere.

Jon Abrahams replaced Tony Okungbowa after Okungbowa left on May 22, 2006 to advance his acting career in Hollywood. [10] Abrahams' first day as DJ was September 4, 2006, the first day of the show's fourth season. Tony has returned as a substitute DJ.