Ellen DeGeneres has confirmed that she relocated to the UK due to US President Donald Trump, saying “everything here is just better.” The comedian, who moved with wife Portia de Rossi in 2024, revealed her decision was influenced by the then-upcoming presidential election.
DeGeneres expressed her dissatisfaction with Trump’s presidency and concerns for LGBTQ+ rights in the US. She hinted at possibly getting married again in the UK if same-sex marriage is reversed in the US. DeGeneres also addressed the controversy surrounding the end of her daytime talkshow, Ellen, which ended amid declining ratings after a toxic work environment scandal.
The comedian clarified that she was misinterpreted as being “mean” by critics, stating that she’s simply a direct and blunt person. DeGeneres concluded that the show’s demise was an unpleasant way to end her career.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/jul/21/ellen-degeneres-uk-move-donald-trump-ntwnfb