'Be kind': Ellen DeGeneres says backlash for sitting with George W. Bush is out of bounds

Ellen DeGeneres is leveling the playing field.

Eagle-eyed fans spotted the comedian sitting next to former President George W. Bush during Sunday's matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers.

The unlikely duo had many fans throwing a flag on the play. "Ellen, this isn’t just a simple difference of opinion. George Bush, his administration, and his colleagues actively discriminated and worked against the LGBT community," one Twitter user wrote, while another added, "Really, really low standards there Ellen, and pretty pathetic."

DeGeneres made light of the situation on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" Tuesday, calling for more tolerance and kindness while sharing "the whole story" with her viewers.

"During the game, they showed a shot of me and George laughing together. And so, people were upset," DeGeneres said. "They thought, 'Why is this gay Hollywood liberal sitting next to a conservative Republican president?' "