'SNL': Jason Sudeikis' male version of 'Ellen' gives Kyrie Irving the jab on his new show - USA TODAY
His show has a strikingly similar stage design and format as DeGeneres' show, including "awkward male dancing" and his own pranks: "Just like Ellen, Mellen has sneak-up surprises." .
For example, Mellen had NBA player Kyrie Irving (played by Chris Redd) on his talk show as a guest, where he had a doctor abruptly administer Irving a COVID-19 vaccination without his consent while Mellen distracted him. ."You just got vaxxed, Mellen style," said Sudeikis' gleeful Mellen, who rocked short blonde hair similar to DeGeneres' signature style. Redd's Irving replied, "I'm mad.".