Ellen DeGeneres Eyes British Television After Relocating to the UK

DeGeneres, who ended her 19-season run on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2022, described her current life as having little on the horizon. She noted a longing for the collaborative energy of writers' rooms and live audiences, joking that the UK’s unconventional programming—ranging from pottery competitions to shows about people watching television—offered a refreshing change of pace from American formats. Her remarks followed years of professional turbulence, as her final seasons were marred by allegations of a toxic workplace, bullying, and harassment, which forced a public reckoning with the "be kind" persona she had long championed.

Since leaving the US, DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, have established a new life in the Cotswolds. The move became permanent following the 2024 US presidential election, a shift in plans they solidified after waking up to the results from abroad. While the couple maintains ties to California—including a $27 million Montecito property purchased in late 2025—they have embraced the quieter pace of English country living. During the interview, DeGeneres also reflected on her early career, contrasting the backlash she faced in the US after coming out in the 1990s with the supportive reception she received in London at the time.