Ellen DeGeneres's New British Home Hit by Flooding After U.K. Move Following Trump’s Victory

In an unexpected twist, Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi are facing challenges with their new home in England, as it has recently been inundated by floods triggered by Storm Bert. The couple purchased a beautiful estate in the picturesque Cotswolds, roughly two hours from London, shortly after Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election led to significant unrest among some celebrities and citizens alike.

This torrential storm brought relentless rain and wind gusts of up to 80 mph, causing the River Thames to overflow its banks—an event that took place alarmingly close to the couple’s expansive 43-acre property. Local residents have expressed their concern, with one noting, “The flood waters are rising by the hour. This is the worst I have seen it in years,” highlighting the severity of the situation.

Ellen and Portia’s transition to the U.K. was officially reported in October when sources disclosed that the couple had begun house-hunting. Fueled by disappointment over the election results, which they had vocally opposed, DeGeneres and de Rossi reportedly felt “very disillusioned” with the political landscape in the United States, prompting their relocation to the U.K.

While DeGeneres had publicly supported Vice President Kamala Harris—donating $3,300 to her campaign and expressing her enthusiasm on social media—she had not indicated an intention to move abroad in the event of a Trump win. In fact, she communicated her enthusiasm for Harris’s candidacy and the contributions of powerful women in leadership.

In a more personal celebration of their move, DeGeneres seems to have embraced a new phase of life with a striking haircut; trading her iconic platinum locks for a shorter, darker style while enjoying an evening of live music at Jeremy Clarkson’s pub. Video footage captured the couple relishing the evening alongside friends, marking a noticeable change not just in location but in her appearance as well.

The news of DeGeneres's move has been met with a swirl of reactions from the public and notable figures. British broadcaster Piers Morgan humorously commented on the situation, while Elon Musk took to social media to connect the dots between DeGeneres's relocation and her past interactions with Sean Combs, adding his own tongue-in-cheek remarks.

While the flooding poses a challenge for the couple, their move appears to have energized their spirits even in the face of adversity. As they navigate the ups and downs of launching their new chapter in England, fans are keenly following their journey—and pondering, what’s next for this iconic duo?