Reporter Confronts Billie Eilish Over 'Stolen Land' Comments at Her LA Mansion

British journalist attempts to enter Eilish's home after her Grammys speech criticizing ICE and borders

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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A British reporter named Ben Leo attempted to confront singer Billie Eilish at her Los Angeles home after her Grammys acceptance speech in which she said "no one is illegal on stolen land" and criticized ICE policies. Leo mockingly asked to be let into Eilish's $3 million mansion, saying it was ironic that her home was protected by "a massive wall" given her stance on national borders. The Tongva tribe, Native Americans whose ancestral land Eilish's home sits on, also responded to her comments, saying they appreciate the visibility but that Eilish has not contacted them directly.

Why it matters

Eilish's comments at the Grammys sparked immediate backlash, leading this reporter to attempt a confrontation at her home. The incident highlights the ongoing debate around immigration policies, border security, and the treatment of indigenous peoples' land rights in the U.S.

The details

In her Grammys acceptance speech, Eilish told the audience "no one is illegal on stolen land" and ended her remarks with "f--- ICE." GB News reporter Ben Leo then visited Eilish's Los Angeles home, which is protected by tall hedges, security cameras, and a gate, and mockingly asked to be let in, saying "this is stolen land" and that he should be given access to her "$3 million mansion." The Tongva tribe, Native Americans whose ancestral land Eilish's home sits on, also responded, saying they appreciate the visibility but that Eilish has not contacted them directly.

  • Eilish made the comments during her Grammys acceptance speech on February 5, 2026.
  • The reporter visited Eilish's home the following day, on February 6, 2026.

The players

Billie Eilish

An American singer-songwriter who won several Grammy Awards and faced backlash for her comments criticizing ICE and borders during her acceptance speech.

Ben Leo

A British reporter for the news channel GB News who attempted to confront Eilish at her Los Angeles home over her "stolen land" comments.

Tongva Tribe

A Native American nation whose ancestral land Eilish's home in Los Angeles is situated on. They responded to Eilish's comments, saying they appreciate the visibility but that she has not contacted them directly.

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What they’re saying

“Billie reckons there's no such thing as an illegal human because we're all on stolen land. So, we're here in Billie's quite posh neighborhood in Los Angeles. Let's go see if she practices what she preaches.”

— Ben Leo, Reporter (GB News)

“We appreciate the opportunity to provide clarity regarding the recent comments made by Billie Eilish. As the First People of the greater Los Angeles basin, we do understand that her home is situated in our ancestral land. Eilish has not contacted our tribe directly regarding her property. We do value the instance when public figures provide visibility to the true history of this country.”

— Tongva Tribe (Fox News Digital)

What’s next

The Tongva tribe has indicated they would like Eilish to reach out to them directly regarding her property situated on their ancestral land.

The takeaway

Eilish's comments at the Grammys have sparked a debate around immigration policies, border security, and the treatment of indigenous peoples' land rights in the U.S. The incident with the reporter at her home highlights the ongoing tensions and complexities around these issues.