Now, Ellen has told friends they plan to return soon, especially for the holidays, citing the need for warmth and familiarity. The couple had sold their 43-acre estate in Oxfordshire for £22.5 million and moved to a hilltop mansion with space for their horses. DeGeneres once said that Trump’s election made her want to stay in the UK, fearing the direction of American politics and social policies.

She left her successful daytime show amid allegations of a toxic workplace, and her move abroad was partly driven by her concerns about the country’s social climate.While their initial plan was to live in the UK permanently, it seems they’re now reconsidering and preparing to return to California.