Ellen DeGeneres appears emotional as she leaves store in Montecito with her eyes weary with concern

Ellen DeGeneres appeared emotional as she ran errands in Montecito, California on Monday.  

The 63-year-old's eyes looked heavy with concern as she left the Montecito Country Mart by herself.   

Adjusting her blue face mask, Ellen stepped outside into the affluent community with her phone and water bottle tucked into her arm.   

Heavy: Ellen DeGeneres appeared emotional as she ran errands in Montecito, California on Monday

Heavy: Ellen DeGeneres appeared emotional as she ran errands in Montecito, California on Monday

The TV host kept it casual for her day of shopping with a dark grey T-shirt, coordinating pair of trousers, and Nike trainers.   

She added a timeless touch with a smart silver watch.

The sighting comes amid a difficult year for the television icon, who last month announced the end of her daytime talk show.

In mid-May, Ellen confirmed that her upcoming 19th season of The Ellen DeGeneres Show would be her last.  

Laid-back: The TV host kept it casual for her day of shopping in the affluent town

Laid-back: The TV host kept it casual for her day of shopping in the affluent town

The show's end comes after several former and current employees accused Ellen of fostering a toxic work environment last year and turning a blind eye to bullying by executives.

The Ellen DeGeneres Show got off to a strong ratings start last fall in her 18th season premiere when she addressed the scandal, but has seen a swift decline in the months since.

'I learned that things happen here that never should have happened,' Ellen said in her season premiere. 'I take that very seriously. And I want to say I am so sorry to the people who were affected.

Tough times: The sighting comes amid a difficult year for the television icon, who last month announced her daytime chat show would be coming to an end

Tough times: The sighting comes amid a difficult year for the television icon, who last month announced her daytime chat show would be coming to an end

'I know that I'm in a position of privilege and power, and I realize that with that comes responsibility. I take responsibility for what happens at my show.'

'This is me and my intention is to always be the best person I can be, and if I've ever let someone down, if I've ever hurt their feelings, I am so sorry for that,' she said. 'If that's ever the case, I've let myself down and I've hurt myself as well because I always try to grow as a person.

'I look at everything that comes into my life as an opportunity to learn. I got into this business to make people laugh and feel good, that's my favorite thing to do.'

It has since been announced that Kelly Clarkson's eponymous talk show will be filling the time slot void left by Ellen after the show ends next year. 

Controversy: DeGeneres announced the end of her show following toxic workplace accusations levelled against the show (pictured hosting the show in New York in 2015)

Controversy: DeGeneres announced the end of her show following toxic workplace accusations levelled against the show (pictured hosting the show in New York in 2015)