Ellen & Portia's UK-US Balancing Act

0:00On May 2nd, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are splitting their time between the U.S. and the U.K. these days. Their copswolt property hit a snag when they tried to build new horse stables. Local archaeologists flagged possible Roman remains buried there, based on old maps showing no prior development on that spot. The West Oxfordshire District Council got the application, but experts shut it down quick to protect any ancient history underneath. This comes after other headaches like local pushback on expansions and heavy flooding in the area. Fans are buzzing, wondering if the U.K. chapter will last for the couple. They bounced from California right after Donald Trump's 2024 election win, selling one U.K. spot but holding onto there. Multi-million dollar mansion with the horses. Earlier this year, they snapped up a Montecito mansion from producer Brian Grazer for $27,400,000 in a quiet deal. That sparked return rumors, but insider said it straight. Turns out they're not ditching the U.K. entirely, just balancing both worlds because they miss California's sunny weather and vibrant horse scene.

1:06It's a flexible setup as they sort through these trans-Atlantic twists. Stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered updates. I'm Cory with the story.