Ellen has landed in Sydney!

Lots of people at the airport to greet her and Portia. She's very much loved down here, particularly after the struggles she faced losing her show back in the '90's because she was gay.

The eagle has landed. 

After many delays Ellen DeGeneres has finally arrived at Sydney Airport and been greeted by a roaring crowd of cheers, wolf-whistles and the Qantas choir singing the Men at Work classic Down Under. 

DeGeneres, her wife Portia and mother Betty were clearly pleased with the warm reception. Ellen broke into an impromptu dance routine as screaming fans became overwrought with emotion - some burst into tears, while others simply sang along. One fan was so overwrought she fainted as Ellen arrived, and was almost trampled by the heaving media pack. Read more