Their dreams lie submerged in waterlogged despair, as a bombshell report reveals that Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's charming English farmhouse in the Cotswolds has been overwhelmed by torrential rains. The couple, who recently acquired a multi-million pound estate nestled in this picturesque countryside, approximately two hours from London, had reportedly planned to make this their permanent home following Donald Trump's election victory. However, the 43-acre property now finds itself submerged under water, as the River Thames, ravaged by Storm Bert earlier this week, spilled over its banks, according to the Daily Mail.
The Cotswolds have been severely impacted, with numerous roads rendered impassable due to being flooded with five feet of water. Many locals are stranded in their homes, with one nearby resident lamenting, "The flood waters are rising incessantly. This is the worst flooding I've witnessed in years."
The flooding strikes after DeGeneres and de Rossi, reportedly disillusioned by Trump's presidential election victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, relocated to England. Sources previously informed the Wrap that the couple had packed their bags and moved to the UK, preparing to sell their Montecito, California mansion to embark on a new chapter abroad. The duo, who tied the knot in 2008, may never return to the US on a permanent basis, according to one source.
Separate insiders told TMZ that the couple made a hasty decision to flee the country immediately after the president-elect's victory, leaving them feeling deeply disheartened. During the election season, DeGeneres was an outspoken supporter of Harris and reportedly donated $3,300 to her campaign.
Before the floods struck, DeGeneres and de Rossi had been settling into their new abode, recently spotted enjoying a night out at a local pub in Burford, UK. A video shared on The Farmer's Dog's Instagram page captures a lively scene, with a band playing as the camera pans to a table where the former talk show host rocks her brunette hair, while her wife sits beside her, enjoying the evening.
The Cotswolds is a breathtakingly beautiful and affluent region of England, where many British celebrities boast country houses. Among DeGeneres and de Rossi's new neighbors are none other than David and Victoria Beckham, Kate Moss, and Elizabeth Hurley.
