Ellen DeGeneres unveils simple plan to tackle 'toxic culture' after sacking producers

Ellen DeGeneres . (Courtesy)

Ellen DeGeneres has finally explained how she plans to tackle the "toxic culture" accusations that have recently blighted the show. Spotted leaving lunch with a friend in Santa Barbara, Ellen was asked how she intends to move forward following the sacking of three of her producers. Ellen, 62, simply replied: "I will be talking to my fans." It is unclear how she will be addressing her fans, and even if she has a future with the show or whether she may be replaced as host.

It was announced on Monday that three of the senior producers for the show, Ed Glavin, Jonathan Norman, Kevin and Leman, had been fired. Their sacking came amid an investigation after a report in BuzzFeed news revealed workers said they worked in a culture of "racism, fear and intimidation". Show staff have been reportedly offered extra paid holiday and various other new perks after being told "don't be afraid" ahead of their return to work.