Word on the cobblestone streets is that Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have officially ditched the red, white, and blue for some good ol’ fish and chips in the UK. Yes, the former queen of daytime TV and her Aussie missus have allegedly packed their bags, waved goodbye to Montecito, and said, “Cheerio, America!”
Why the move? Well, apparently, the 2016 U.S. presidential election was the straw that broke Ellen’s back. According to some mysterious “close source” (likely a neighbor who overheard Ellen yelling at Alexa), the couple vowed to “never return” after Donald Trump took office. Let’s face it, they probably figured if they’re going to deal with questionable leadership, they might as well do it somewhere with castles and afternoon tea.
Fresh Start, Fresh Drama
But wait, there’s more! The election drama wasn’t the only reason they hopped across the pond. After being “canceled” in 2020 over allegations of creating a less-than-sparkly workplace environment, Ellen and Portia apparently thought a fresh start in a quaint English countryside sounded like the perfect PR reset. Because nothing screams “I’m rebranding!” like retiring to a place where sheep outnumber people.
The report says they’ve already moved into their new digs in the Cotswolds, a picturesque region of England where every house looks like it came with a free Jane Austen novel. If you’re wondering what’s happening with their sprawling Montecito mansion, don’t worry — it might hit the market soon. Or it could already be quietly up for grabs as a “pocket listing.” Fancy real estate talk for “it’s for sale, but only if you’re rich enough to know about it.”
2019 Prep Work
Apparently, Ellen and Portia have been planning this escape since 2019 when they bought their Cotswolds home. So basically, while we were all figuring out how to make sourdough during the pandemic, they were plotting their ultimate “Bye, Felicia” moment.
As of now, Ellen’s rep has been contacted for a comment. But considering this is Ellen, don’t expect anything more than a perfectly timed shrug and a witty one-liner about tea vs. coffee.
So, will Ellen start a talk show in the UK? Maybe “Ellen After Tea”? Will Portia become the Queen of Sheep Herding? Only time will tell. For now, America, it looks like the only dancing Ellen will be doing is around a maypole. God save the queen—of daytime TV!
