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Ellen DeGeneres Considers Leaving UK for California Return

1/2/2026

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Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, relocated to the UK after Donald Trump's re-election in November 2024.
Their life in the Cotswolds has been difficult due to severe flooding and challenges adapting to the cold climate.
DeGeneres is contemplating a return to California, citing her longing for warm weather and friends.
Despite an initial commitment to remain in the UK, DeGeneres has expressed a desire to return soon.
She is also dealing with ongoing legal issues from a car accident in California and past allegations of a toxic work environment.

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Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, relocated to the UK after Donald Trump's re-election in November 2024.
Their life in the Cotswolds has been difficult due to severe flooding and challenges adapting to the cold climate.
DeGeneres is contemplating a return to California, citing her longing for warm weather and friends.
Despite an initial commitment to remain in the UK, DeGeneres has expressed a desire to return soon.
She is also dealing with ongoing legal issues from a car accident in California and past allegations of a toxic work environment.