Ellen DeGeneres addresses toxic workplace reports on chat show

Ellen DeGeneres has been hosting her talk show since 2003 (David Jensen/PA)

Ellen DeGeneres has admitted “things happened here that never should have” as she addressed the reports of a toxic work environment at her talk show.

DeGeneres, one of the most high-profile figures on US TV, has previously apologised to staff after an internal review found “deficiencies related to the show’s day-to-day management”.