Ellen DeGeneres Eyes Talk Show Comeback Amid England Move and Past Controversy

Ellen DeGeneres, the iconic comedian and former talk show host, recently opened up about the possibility of returning to the small screen. In a candid conversation with broadcaster Richard Bacon, the 67-year-old expressed a deep nostalgia for hosting her own show, though she doubts the traditional talk show format fits today’s fast-paced, phone-scrolling world. "I would love to do that again," she admitted, lamenting how fragmented attention spans have become with the flood of digital content.

Since relocating to the English countryside in November 2024, DeGeneres has been taking her time to plot her next career move with caution. She humorously noted her current boredom, despite her affection for her chickens, hinting at a desire for something new and fun. Her storied career, which spanned 19 seasons of The Ellen DeGeneres Show from 2003 to 2022, ended on a sour note following allegations of a toxic workplace in 2020. Reflecting on the controversy, she addressed the persistent label of being 'mean,' calling it hurtful and acknowledging the challenge of shaking off such perceptions. "I’m a direct person, and I’m very blunt," she explained, suggesting that her straightforwardness may have been misconstrued.

DeGeneres also touched on her decision to settle in England, a move influenced by the recent U.S. election results. Waking up to news of President Donald Trump’s victory, she and her wife, actress Portia de Rossi, decided to stay put across the pond. She’s clearly enchanted by her new surroundings, praising the beauty, the treatment of animals, and the simplicity of life there—even marveling at seeing snow for the first time. From flying horses over for Portia to briefly tending sheep, their new chapter seems full of quirky charm.

While the end of her talk show was "certainly an unpleasant way to end," DeGeneres remains open to what’s next. Whether it’s another show or a different venture, her longing to entertain and connect hasn’t dimmed. For now, though, she’s enjoying the slower pace of the English countryside, even if the chickens aren’t quite enough to keep her fully occupied.