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It seems like 'sexual harassment' has become something of a buzzword in Hollywood these days. Every couple of days, a new male celebrity is accused of it by random women, and while the allegations may or may not be legit, their frequency is beginning to make us question if they really are.
This time, it's American Idol host and popular radio-jockey Ryan Seacrest who's been dragged into the hot seat. Seacrest joins Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, Ed Westwick and many others in the long list of male celebrities being accused.
PHOTO: DAILY MAILAccording to the Daily Mail, Ryan's former former stylist has claimed that he behaved inappropriately with her over 10 years ago. But Ryan said that all these allegations are baseless and that the stylist had asked him for money if he didn’t want her to speak up.
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The TV icon also stated that he has always been an advocate for women and “endeavored to foster a positive work environment of mutual respect.” Ryan has also apologised to the stylist saying, “If I made her feel anything but respected, I am truly sorry. I dispute these reckless allegations and I plan to cooperate with any corporate inquiries that may result. I treat all my colleagues with kindness, dignity, and understanding, as this is a principle that's core to who I am.”
PHOTO: DAILY MAILThe cable channel E! that Ryan was a part of is now holding internal investigations in the wake of recent sexual misconduct cases.
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