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.".