Ellen DeGeneres returns to show and apologizes over toxic claims

Ellen DeGeneres.(Courtesy)

Ellen DeGeneres has returned to her show after a summer of controversy and allegations of a "toxic workplace environment" at her show. The talk show host, 62, was slammed by past and present employees with accusations that she has enabled a "toxic culture" behind the scenes. She found herself engulfed in accusations of bullying behaviour by not only employees, but past guests and even fellow celebs – with many insisting her mean nature is common knowledge among the Hollywood elite.

The accusations have forced Warner Media to launch an investigation at The Ellen DeGeneres Show, as rumours continued to swirl about Ellen and whether or not she would be replaced on the show. But these rumours were put to rest as Ellen yesterday returned to the Warner Bros lot, as she kicked off her Season 18 show with a lengthy monologue. Speaking on her show, Ellen - who is married to actress Portia De Rossi - tackled the claims head on.