Ellen DeGeneres, the Emmy-winning comedian and TV host, has shocked fans by leaving the U.S. permanently. Known for The Ellen DeGeneres Show, she recently sold her $46 million Montecito mansion and relocated to the English countryside.

Announcing, “I will not return to the United States,” Ellen seeks a quieter life away from past controversies. Her show ended in 2022 amid workplace misconduct allegations, which, despite her denials, damaged her public image. Sources say she hopes to escape negativity and rediscover herself.

Now settled in a quaint Cotswolds village, Ellen’s 18th-century mansion contrasts sharply with her former luxury estate. The move distances her from Hollywood elites like Oprah and Prince Harry. She and wife Portia de Rossi are embracing a simpler, more private existence.

Ellen has cited the U.S.’s “toxic” social and political climate as a key reason for her departure. While some support her decision, critics argue she’s avoiding accountability. Others note her wealth allows her an escape unavailable to most.

Despite leaving America, Ellen isn’t retiring. Reports suggest she’s exploring new creative ventures, possibly documentaries or serious talk shows. Friends insist, “This isn’t retirement—it’s reinvention.”

Ellen’s journey continues, but now, on her own terms.