Ellen DeGeneres riles her new UK neighbors, sources say. The ex-talk show host, 67, and wife Portia de Rossi, 52, nabbed a $18 million Cotswolds mansion late last year. Locals fume over Ellen DeGeneres’ unapproved renos. They claim she built an extension without a nod from officials. In the star-packed region—home to Hugh Grant and David Beckham—Ellen DeGeneres rubs folks wrong. Her Hollywood vibe clashes hard.
A source told The National Enquirer that Ellen DeGeneres acts above rules. Neighbors griped she skipped permits for the single-story add-on, they said. Some ratted her out to authorities. Parish council notes flag risks to Roman ruins nearby. A wire fence might hike flood chances too, locals worried. Ellen DeGeneres, once a TV queen, now stirs village angst.
Ellen DeGeneres’ Renovation Ruckus
Ellen DeGeneres’ secret build irks the Cotswolds crew. Council fears hit ancient sites, the source explained. Flood worries add fuel. Yet, West Oxfordshire District Council cleared her. The ruins sit 200 yards off, they said, and work’s top-notch. Still, Ellen DeGeneres trades one mess for another. Her US exit followed workplace heat. Now, neighbors see entitlement, the insider noted.
She left The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2022 after 19 years. Claims of a mean streak tanked her nice rep. Ellen DeGeneres denied knowing the dirt. She quipped about a showbiz boot in stand-up. England was her reset, but this flops.
Ellen DeGeneres’ Fresh Start Fumbles
Ellen DeGeneres hoped for peace, the source sighed. Instead, she sparks ire. Locals near Beckham and Grant bristle at her moves. The insider said she might’ve made new foes fast. Her reno breach—technical or not—stings. Council OK’d it, but bad blood lingers. Ellen DeGeneres’ past shadows her here.
Portia and Ellen DeGeneres settle in, yet tension brews. The 43-acre estate’s luxe, but her style grates. Neighbors want her checked, not cheered.
Jaja has a degree in journalism and took classes in international law and business communication. Jaja’s career spans roles at prominent international media outlets, including Business Times and Brigada. As a news editor, she covered a wide range of beats, including business, economy, cryptocurrency, and personal finance. Additionally, she has successfully managed teams of writers producing content on gaming, technology, and entertainment.
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