Report Ellen DeGeneres Ditches the US for UK Bliss Amid Trump’s Reign

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Ellen DeGeneres, famed US TV star, recently made headlines at her first public appearance since relocating to the UK. In a candid chat at Cheltenham’s Everyman Theatre, the comedian revealed she opted for English life following Donald Trump’s re-election. DeGeneres expressed to the audience that the current climate in America pales in comparison to life in Britain.

 

DeGeneres, joined by wife Portia de Rossi, discussed plans to wed again in the UK. Concerns over the potential reversal of same-sex marriage rights in the US have prompted their decision. The fear that America remains a challenging place for LGBTQ+ individuals to express their true selves is real, she stated.

 

Once one of the most recognisable faces on US television, Ellen acknowledged the toxic workplace allegations that ended her long-running chat show in 2022. Though known for being "very blunt," she brushed off such stories as mere "clickbait."

 

The couple initially intended to spend only part of the year in the UK. However, the day they arrived, news of Trump’s re-election changed their plans. Amid a flurry of messages filled with crying emojis, they decided that their stay would be permanent.

 

Ellen now enjoys a picturesque life in the Cotswolds, where she shares snippets of her rural adventures on social media. The comedian has embraced village life, finding joy in the charm, beauty, and simplicity it offers. “Everything here is just better,” she remarked, appreciating the cleanliness, courtesy, and humane treatment of animals.

 

The move came just after her final US stand-up tour in 2024. A house was bought in the Cotswolds, though the timing wasn’t ideal as it coincided with November's chilly weather. However, she expressed joy at witnessing snow for the first time. Portia has also flown her horses over, embracing their new countryside lifestyle.

 

Reflecting on Hollywood’s challenges for LGBTQ+ individuals, Ellen recalled that she came out as gay in 1997. This brave step resulted in the abrupt end of her sitcom due to dwindling advertising and network support. When questioned about others following in her footsteps, she humorously compared the situation to meerkats cautiously peeking out, wary of the dangers.

 

Despite some progress, Ellen expressed that coming out remains a formidable choice for many. Highlighting an increasing openness among the younger generation, she remains hopeful about future societal acceptance.

Ellen also touched upon recent moves by the Southern Baptist Convention to challenge same-sex marriage rights. Discussing the implications, she and Portia are considering a marriage ceremony in the UK should US laws change unfavourably.

 

Amidst the final season of her show, Ellen addressed allegations of workplace misconduct. The departure of three producers implicated in the scandal was marked by Ellen’s on-air apology. During her 2024 tour and Netflix special, she candidly confronted the “mean” label assigned to her by media amidst the allegations.

 

By character, Ellen is “direct” and “blunt,” but she questioned the fairness of equating this with being “mean.” She sought to balance addressing the issues without appearing as a victim or indulging in self-pity.

 

In this new British chapter, Ellen and Portia appear to have found solace and a promising future away from political turmoil. The couple continues their commitment to living authentically, hopeful for broader acceptance and understanding in their American homeland.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-07-21

 

 

[nick supreme]

This is a devastating loss to the USA.

[Jingthing]

We're sending our best people. 

I'm happy that she and her wife are happy with the move.

Leaving the USA is something that a historic percentage of Americans are now seriously considering because of the extremist authoritarian Trump regime.

[simon43]

Jeez, could it get any worse for the people in the UK?

[nick supreme]

5 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

We're sending our best people. 

I'm happy that she and her wife are happy with the move.

Leaving the USA is something that a historic percentage of Americans are now seriously considering because of the extremist authoritarian Trump regime.

She is the nicest person on the planet. 

[Jingthing]

3 minutes ago, nick supreme said:

She is the nicest person on the planet. 

Yeah she has a stained reputation for being a mean boss but at least she wasn't best buddies with multiple serial pedos for several years like a certain person in the white house.

[fredwiggy]

She will find that her life there is much the same as in the US. Having the money, she moved to the Cotswolds, which appears to be a rural area away from the big city. She could have had the same thing in the US, along with much better weather. She moved from Beverly Hills, a place with little crime. She could have moved to the country, or rural in California. This isn't going to change the thinking of many, and even less will consider moving because of her decision. The US isn't as bad as many make it out. This is seen by  how many actually move there yearly. 

[roo860]

9 minutes ago, simon43 said:

Jeez, could it get any worse for the people in the UK?

Exactly what I thought, hopefully they'll never get permanent residency.🫰

[blaze master]

Be kind. 

[Felton Jarvis]

It must be nice to be able to live anywhere in the world that you want to be.  I left during the Obama

administration but it had nothing to do with him. USA is too expensive for retirees.

[Chomper Higgot]

28 minutes ago, nick supreme said:

She is the nicest person on the planet. 

I’m guessing, but doubt she’s in the Epstein files.

[Bannoi]

Never heard of him.

[frank83628]

50 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

We're sending our best people. 

I'm happy that she and her wife are happy with the move.

Leaving the USA is something that a historic percentage of Americans are now seriously considering because of the extremist authoritarian Trump regime.

No theyre not.

[frank83628]

 

Who cares about an ex American TV host. 

[JonnyF]

As if the UK didn't have enough problems, now we have serial bullier, liar and Liberal extremist Ellen Degeneres.  

 

It never rains but it pours. 

[bg53]

Credit where credit is due. She threatened to move, and she moved.

[HappyExpat57]

1 minute ago, bg53 said:

Credit where credit is due. She threatened to move, and she moved.

How many people made the same idle threats?

 

Is Cotswolds LGBTQ-friendly or did she just jump out of the frying pan and into the fire?

[proton]

Are these lezzies illegals or can any Yank just turn up now?

[impulse]

1 hour ago, Jingthing said:

Yeah she has a stained reputation for being a mean boss but at least she wasn't best buddies with multiple serial pedos for several years like a certain person in the white house.

 

Seriously?  If she hung out with the Hollywood crowd, her Rolodex is chock full of pedos' phone numbers.

 

[frank83628]

1 hour ago, Jingthing said:

Yeah she has a stained reputation for being a mean boss but at least she wasn't best buddies with multiple serial pedos for several years like a certain person in the white house.

Haha. Couldnt help yourself could you....

She is on the Epstein flight list and her show set looked remarkablely like the building on his island