Ryan Seacrest responds to sexual harassment allegations as E! opens investigation

Ryan Seacrest is denying allegations of sexual harassment from a stylist who worked with the host during his time at E! News.

Mashable has confirmed that E! has opened an investigation into Seacrest, following claims from an unnamed former E! News wardrobe stylist alleging that Seacrest “behaved inappropriately” toward her a decade ago.

While the stylist has not yet come forward publicly, meaning that details regarding the complaint are still unknown, Seacrest released a statement preemptively addressing the accusations.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, “The alleged victim is said to have, through her representation, made a substantial financial ask in exchange for her silence, which, a source tells The Hollywood Reporter, Seacrest declined via his lawyers.” Read more…

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