BREAKING: Ellen DeGeneres has confirmed that her and wife Portia de Rossi’s recent move to the UK is directly linked to President Donald Trump’s reelection. Speaking onstage at an event in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, DeGeneres revealed they were compelled to make their temporary stay permanent after the November 2024 election results.
DeGeneres shared that she and de Rossi initially intended to spend only a couple of months in the UK, but the election outcome changed everything. “We got here the day before the election and woke up to lots of texts from our friends with crying emojis, and I was like, ‘He got in,’” she recalled. “And we’re like, ‘We’re staying here.’”
The couple has settled in a charming home they purchased in the picturesque Cotswolds. DeGeneres expressed their delight in embracing rural life, stating, “It’s absolutely beautiful. We’re just not used to seeing this kind of beauty.” She emphasized the positive aspects of their new environment, saying, “Everything here is just better — the way animals are treated, people are polite. I just love it here.”
In an emotional twist, DeGeneres indicated that she and de Rossi are contemplating a second wedding in the UK. “The Baptist Church in America is trying to reverse gay marriage,” she explained, highlighting the ongoing struggles for LGBTQ+ rights. “Portia and I are already looking into it, and if they do that, we’re going to get married here.” She added, “I wish we were at a place where it was not scary for people to be who they are.”
DeGeneres, 67, hinted at a potential return to show business, although she clarified it would not mirror her previous talk show format. “I want to have fun; I want to do something,” she stated, revealing that her love for her animals has kept her entertained but also a bit bored.
Recently, DeGeneres and de Rossi sold their California beach bungalow for $5.2 million, signaling a significant lifestyle shift as they embrace their new life abroad. The couple’s move and DeGeneres’ remarks on social issues are drawing considerable attention, especially as they navigate life in a different cultural landscape.
As news of their relocation spreads, DeGeneres has also publicly supported fellow comedian Rosie O’Donnell after Trump threatened her citizenship, despite lacking the authority to do so. “Good for you @rosie,” she wrote, showcasing her commitment to stand by fellow entertainers amid political turmoil.
With this latest confirmation, fans are eager to see how DeGeneres and de Rossi will adapt to their new home and what future projects DeGeneres may pursue. Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
