What happened to Ryan Seacrest sexual assault investigation? Star to host 'Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin’ Eve'
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Ryan Seacrest, backed by numerous celebrities, highlighted that E!'s parent company, NBC Universal, initiated a third-party investigation into Suzie Hardy's allegations. The investigation ultimately concluded that there was "insufficient evidence" to support the claims.
Despite this, four months after Hardy initially brought forward her allegations of sexual harassment and abuse against Ryan Seacrest to both him and E!, she remains dissatisfied with the outcomes and stands firm in her stance.
In February, Hardy shared with 'Variety' a troubling account of multiple incidents involving alleged harassment and assault by Seacrest spanning from 2007 to 2013.
She detailed instances where he reportedly pressed against her while wearing only his underwear, groped her genitals, and slapped her buttock, shedding light on the disturbing nature of the alleged behavior.
Hardy explained that she endured the abuse for years, driven by concerns about providing for her daughter. The situation persisted until 2013 when, after reporting Seacrest's actions to human-resources executives, her employment came to an end.
Who is Ryan Seacrest dating?
Ryan Seacrest and Aubrey Paige Petcosky, often referred to as Aubrey Paige, have been romantically linked since 2021.
The TV personality and the model sparked dating rumors when they were seen celebrating Memorial Day together in the Hamptons that May.
Despite Seacrest's recent announcement about hosting 'Wheel of Fortune' after Pat Sajak's retirement, the couple has chosen to keep their relationship relatively low-key, maintaining a sense of privacy around their romantic journey.
Who is Suzie Hardy?
Suzie Hardy, an American fashion stylist renowned for her work with celebrities, including TV personality Ryan Seacrest, became the center of media attention when she alleged that Seacrest sexually harassed her for six years starting in 2007.
On a personal note, Hardy is a married woman, and her spouse is James Hardy. However, the current status of her marriage—whether she is married, divorced, or in a relationship—is undisclosed.
Notably, when she began working as a stylist for Ryan Seacrest, she was a single mother.
Ryan Seacrest claims Suzie Hardy ‘wanted money’
Seacrest vehemently denied all allegations, firmly refuting any claims made against him.
Seacrest countered by stating that Hardy persistently proposed withdrawing her claims if he paid her millions, an offer he refused.
"This person who has accused me of horrible things offered, on multiple occasions, to withdraw her claims if I paid her millions of dollars. I refused," Seacrest said in a statement to USA TODAY.
"I don’t want to accuse anyone of not telling the truth but in this case, I have no choice but to again deny the claims against me, remind people that I was recused of any wrongdoing, and put the matter to rest."
Who are performing at ‘Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest' 2024?
Ryan Seacrest is set to host 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest' 2024 for the 19th consecutive year, joined by co-host Rita Ora in New York's Times Square.
Meanwhile, Jeannie Mai will take the reins in Hollywood for the festivities, where a star-studded musical lineup, including Aqua, Doechii, Ellie Goulding, Green Day, Janelle Monáe, Loud Luxury x Two Friends with Bebe Rexha, Ludacris, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Paul Russell, Reneé Rapp with Coco Jones, and Thirty Seconds to Mars, promises an unforgettable celebration.
This 52nd edition of the show is scheduled to air on ABC at 8 pm EST/PST, ensuring viewers across the nation ring in the New Year with a night of entertainment!
