Nicole Zabaleta
Ryan Seacrest one of the greatest personalities on television, was falsely placed on the flood list of powerful men accused of sexual misconduct in mid-November.
This situation was different from that of influences such as Kevin Spacey and director Harvey Weinstein. At one point in time, Ryan Seacrest released a precautionary statement announcing an outright denial of the upcoming accusation.
Ryan Seacrest under false accusations
Seacrest called this act “reckless”. He declared his innocence and said he would cooperate with any investigation on this subject.
“Recently, someone who worked as a costume stylist for me almost a decade ago in ‘E! News’ filed a complaint suggesting that I behaved inappropriately with her.” said Seacrest. “If I made her feel somewhat less respectable, I’m sorry. Really”.
Seacrest that works for E! Entertainment Channel and Amercian Idol, and as co-host of Live with Kelly and Ryan, is one of the most famous men accused at that time. Making this story about the presenter viral in every corner of the world.
Details about this accusation were never made public. Deadline reported that he requested a “substantial amount of money to keep quiet”
Nothing to hide
An investigation into these claims was opened and Seacrest refused to say anything else at that time.
On Thursday, two months after the accusations flooded the newspapers and entertainment blogs, Seacrest is one of the few outstanding people who has been exonerated by his employer.
The famous presenter wrote a column for Hollywood Reporter that details this personal experience. In doing so, he officially became one of the lonely voices on the other side of a high profile sexual harassment allegation to share his story.
“I do not give things for granted. Every day I’m living the dream of my childhood due to the efforts of so many other people,” said Seacrest. Adding that he always tried to express gratitude “for the unwavering support of my loved ones and team. “
So “to have questioned the behavior of my workplace was heartbreaking,” said the star.
He suspected that some would involve him in these kinds of situations. Especially, as so many stories of this subject gained more and more recognition.
