In a surprising turn of events, famous comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has left the United States for good.

The Emmy-winning star, best known for The Ellen DeGeneres Show, has sold her luxurious home in Montecito, California, and moved to the English countryside. In a statement that shocked fans around the world, Ellen announced, “I will never return to America.” This major life change comes as she seeks a peaceful new chapter, away from Hollywood and the controversies that followed her in recent years. Rumors about Ellen’s move had been circulating for months. Ever since her show ended in 2022 due to workplace misconduct allegations, she has stayed mostly out of the public eye. Although she denied many of the accusations, the controversy affected her career and reputation. Sources close to Ellen say that moving to England is her way of starting over and focusing on a quieter, happier life. Her new home is in the Cotswolds, a beautiful region known for its green hills, charming cottages, and peaceful lifestyle. The property is reportedly a large 18th-century manor with stone walls, big gardens, and stunning countryside views. It’s a huge contrast to her Montecito estate, which had a modern design, infinity pools, and ocean views. Selling her Montecito home was a big decision. Ellen and her wife, Portia de Rossi, were well-known members of the celebrity community there, alongside Oprah Winfrey, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle. Their estate, worth over $40 million, was a symbol of their success in Hollywood. But now, Ellen’s decision to leave shows she is ready to move on from the American celebrity lifestyle. Ellen’s move isn’t just about changing homes—it’s about how she feels about the U.S. In a statement, she explained, “America no longer feels like home to me. The environment has become too toxic, both socially and politically. I need a place where I can breathe, think, and rediscover who I am without the noise.”