Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, have reportedly packed their bags for good, fleeing the United States in response to President Trump’s resounding 2024 presidential victory. According to sources close to the disgraced talk show host, the couple has relocated to the Cotswolds, a picturesque region in south-central England, and they have no plans to return.
DeGeneres, once a beloved TV personality, has faced a dramatic fall from grace over the past few years. Her eponymous talk show, Ellen, was canceled in 2022 following reports of toxic workplace behavior, leaving her reputation in shambles. Now, it seems, she’s swapping one luxury lifestyle for another, leaving behind her Montecito, California mansion for a fresh start across the pond.
According to The Wrap, DeGeneres and de Rossi told friends that Trump’s reelection was the tipping point for their decision to leave. While they cited the incoming Republican administration as the catalyst, it’s hard to ignore the cloud of controversy that has surrounded DeGeneres since her fall from Hollywood’s good graces. “Kicked out of show business” is how she reportedly described her status after revelations about her show’s toxic environment.
The Montecito property, which the couple purchased in 2019, is expected to hit the market soon. DeGeneres has been known for her real estate ventures, flipping luxury homes across Southern California. However, it remains unclear what will happen to her other properties in the region. Representatives for DeGeneres and her real estate team have yet to comment.
Their new home in the Cotswolds, known for its idyllic countryside and exclusivity, is a favorite among Britain’s elite. While DeGeneres and de Rossi may find peace in their new surroundings, the move hasn’t gone unnoticed in the U.S., where reactions to their departure range from indifference to outright celebration.
Critics have been quick to point out the irony of a multimillionaire fleeing America for a rural English retreat while claiming moral outrage over Trump’s reelection. “Good riddance” seems to be the sentiment from those who were happy to see her show canceled.
For DeGeneres, the move marks the end of an era. Whether it’s a fresh start or a quiet retreat from public scrutiny, one thing is clear: Ellen’s time in the limelight is over, and she’s chosen to leave the stage entirely.
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