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Ellen DeGeneres Debuts New Look After Fleeing The US: “Everyone Deserves A Second Chance”

Ellen DeGeneres Debuts New Look After Fleeing The US: “Everyone Deserves A Second Chance”

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Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi are embracing their new life in the UK.

The former talk show host, 66, was seen in a new hair color while enjoying a night out with her Aussie actress wife, 51.

The couple traded their life in Montecito, California, for a new one in Cotswolds, located in the South West region of England, a couple of hours away from London.

Highlights
  • Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi moved to the UK, leaving Montecito, California, for Cotswolds, England.
  • The former talk show host swapped her iconic blonde locks for a new hair color.
  • The couple were spotted enjoying a fun-filled pub night at The Farmer’s Dog with an acoustic performance by The Corrs.
  • Singers James Blunt and Natalie Imbruglia also made appearances in the video.
Points of View
  • Supportive Fan POV: Everyone deserves a second chance, let's celebrate Ellen's new chapter.

  • Critic's POV: Ellen fleeing to the UK seems like an overreaction and escapist move.

Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi swapped their Montecito life for a new one in Cotswolds in the South West region of England

Image credits: Randy Holmes/Getty Images

In a video shared on social media, Ellen and Portia were caught on camera having a lively evening at The Farmer’s Dog, a charming pub owned by none other than British broadcaster Jeremy Clarkson.

The star-studded night featured an acoustic performance by Irish band The Corrs. Singer James Blunt, his wife Sofia Wellesley, Aussie songstress Natalie Imbruglia, and Jeremy’s partner Lisa Hogan also appeared in the video.

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The couple were spotted enjoying a fun-filled pub night at The Farmer’s Dog with an acoustic performance by The Corrs

Image credits: Kelly Sullivan/Getty Images

Ellen and Portia were dressed in chic black turtlenecks for the casual outing. Moreover, the comedian also exchanged her bleached blonde hair for a brunette pixie cut.

“What a great night in the pub with @thecorrsofficial ..the way a good pub night should be ..acoustic set, a few drinks, great friends,” read the caption of the video shared by the pub.

“@jeremyclarkson1 thanks for organizing it!” the message added.

Sources claimed the former talk show host and her Aussie actress wife wanted “to get the hell out” after Donald Trump’s presidential victory

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A source told The Wrap that Ellen put her Montecito estate on the market and had no plans of returning to the US because of the outcome of the recent presidential elections.

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However, sources told TMZ that they had decided to move to the UK even before the elections, but they were “very disillusioned” by Donald Trump’s win. So they immediately decided “to get the hell out,” one source told the outlet.

Ellen rocked a chic brunette pixie cut, trading her iconic blonde locks for a fresh change

Image credits: thefarmersdogpub

Image credits: thefarmersdogpub

The iconic comedian previously spoke about her decision to bid farewell to the limelight after the controversial end to her show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

In a candid moment during her Ellen’s Last Stand…Up comedy tour in July, the Hollywood star announced to her audience that she is officially “done” with showbiz.

During the Q&A session, a hopeful fan asked her whether they would be able to see more of her “on Broadway or [in] movies.”

Singers James Blunt and Natalie Imbruglia also made appearances in the clip shared by the pub

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“Um, no,” Ellen replied. “This is the last time you’re going to see me. After my Netflix special, I’m done.”

She gave a similar response of being done with Hollywood when another fan asked her to revive her role of Dory from the beloved Finding Nemo franchise.

“No, I’m going bye-bye, remember,” she said.

Fans had mixed reactions, with some questioning Ellen’s presence at the pub while others said “everyone deserves a second chance”

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Dog Mom to Zoe
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4 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a shame that she felt she was untouchable because she is funny. People do deserve a 2nd chance and hopefully she'll learn how to treat people right. Sad that she felt she needed to leave the U.S. in order to do that.

Sunny Day
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29 minutes ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They have television and internet over there, Ellen. They know who you are, or could just look you up. You can't just move there and then pretend you were never "a mean girl".

Soorya Townley
Community Member
1 hour ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's silly to do it for Trump after four horrid years with Biden. He is mixed up.

Dog Mom to Zoe
Community Member
4 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a shame that she felt she was untouchable because she is funny. People do deserve a 2nd chance and hopefully she'll learn how to treat people right. Sad that she felt she needed to leave the U.S. in order to do that.

Sunny Day
Community Member
29 minutes ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They have television and internet over there, Ellen. They know who you are, or could just look you up. You can't just move there and then pretend you were never "a mean girl".

Soorya Townley
Community Member
1 hour ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's silly to do it for Trump after four horrid years with Biden. He is mixed up.

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