Ellen DeGeneres denies ‘toxic workplace’ allegations are reason for ending show

DeGeneres will discuss her decision to leave on Thursday’s show with guest Oprah Winfrey.

Ellen DeGeneres (David Jensen/PA)

Ellen DeGeneres has said her decision to end her talk show was not the result of allegations of a toxic workplace environment.

The comedian and actress announced on Wednesday that she was stepping down from her eponymous TV show after the upcoming 19th series.