Classic Misdirection
A fairly common occurrence for show tapings is when individuals are turned away upon the realization of their actual age. People who are 14 and younger are not allowed to attend the Ellen Degeneres show as audience members, but that doesn’t stop them (and their parents) from lying about their age. This has literally never worked, so if you’re below the age of 14 (or the parent of someone that age), you have been warned.