Television Host Confirms Move via Social Media, Sparking Mixed Reactions

Dublin, Ireland – Rosie O'Donnell, the Emmy-winning television host and comedian, has officially relocated to Ireland, a move confirmed through her recent social media posts and corroborated by multiple reports. The 62-year-old star, known for "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" and her outspoken political commentary, announced her departure from the United States in a nine-minute TikTok video posted on March 11, 2025, revealing that she and her 12-year-old daughter, Dakota, settled in Dublin on January 15.

In the video, O'Donnell expressed gratitude for the warm welcome she’s received, stating, “It’s been pretty wonderful, I have to say. The people are so loving and so kind, so welcoming.” She explained that the decision to move was driven by a need to “take care of ourselves” amid what she described as a “heartbreaking” political situation in the U.S., an apparent reference to Donald Trump’s recent re-election and subsequent policies. O'Donnell, who has feuded with Trump for nearly two decades, noted that she is pursuing Irish citizenship, leveraging her grandparents’ heritage, and will consider returning to the U.S. only “when it’s safe for all citizens to have equal rights.”

The announcement follows earlier hints on Instagram, where O'Donnell shared a selfie on March 7 captioned, “Bought a little used car to tool around the countryside on the wrong side of the road,” alongside a photo of Dakota heading to school. These posts, now on a private account, fueled speculation that she had left the U.S., which she confirmed this week.

O'Donnell’s move has elicited a polarized response. Supporters on social media praised her choice, with one fan commenting, “I hope you find your peace there,” while others expressed dismay, saying, “This is devastating. Now I’m 100% convinced we are doomed if Rosie actually left.” Critics, however, were less sympathetic, with posts on X mocking her departure, one stating, “The air smells better already,” and another quipping, “Poor Ireland.” The comedian addressed her fans’ concerns directly, apologizing to “those who were worried and who missed me” and urging Americans to “protect your sanity” in turbulent times.

O'Donnell is not alone in her exodus. Celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres and James Cameron have also relocated abroad in recent months, citing similar discontent with the U.S. political landscape. For now, O'Donnell appears focused on building a new life in Ireland, sharing her adjustment to driving on the left and her budding photography hobby. “I miss my other kids and friends,” she admitted, referring to her four older children stateside, “but I’m trying to find a home here in this beautiful country.”