Chris Hardwick Pulled From AMC Show And San Diego Comic-Con Amid Allegations Of Sexual Assault

Chris Hardwick Pulled From AMC Show And San Diego Comic-Con Amid Allegations Of Sexual Assault

AMC has announced that they will not air Talking With Chris Hardwick while they assess allegations of sexual assault made by his ex-girlfriend Chloe Dykstra. The host has also been pulled from Comic-Con.

News
By MattIsForReal - Jun 17, 2018 07:06 AM EST
Filed Under: The Walking Dead
Source: THR
Following allegations of emotional and sexual assault form his ex-girlfriend Chloe Dykstra, AMC has announced that they won't be airing Talking with Chris Hardwick, which was set to return Sunday. Additionally, Hardwick will no longer moderate planned AMC and BBC panels at next month's San Diego Comic-Con International.

“We have had a positive working relationship with Chris Hardwick for many years," the network said in a statement on Saturday. "We take the troubling allegations that surfaced yesterday very seriously. While we assess the situation, Talking with Chris Hardwick will not air on AMC, and Chris has decided to step aside from moderating planned AMC and BBC America panels at Comic-Con International in San Diego next month.”

NBC, which is home to the Chris Hardwick-hosted game show The Wall, also issued a statement. Speaking to THR, the network said they are still assessing the situation.

“These allegations about Chris Hardwick took us by surprise as we have had a positive working relationship with him.  However, we take allegations of misconduct very seriously. Production on The Wall does not begin until September, and in the meantime, we are continuing to assess the situation and will take appropriate action based on the outcome," the network clarified.

Pressure for the networks to pull Hardwick from appearances stem from accusations by his former ex-girlfriend Chloe Dykstra. In a lengthy essay posted to Medium on Thursday, the actress shared allegations from a relationship with an unnamed man, whom many believe to be Hardwick, accusing him of abuse and sexual assault. Hardwick was not specifically named, however.

Hardwick issued his own response to the allegations, admitting to a rocky relationship with Dykstra, but denying the claim of sexual assault.

"Our three year relationship was not perfect — we were ultimately not a good match and argued — even shouted at each other — but I loved her, and did my best to uplift and support her as a partner and companion in any way and at no time did I sexually assault her," Hardwick said in a statement. "I'm devastated to read that she is now accusing me of conduct that did not occur. I was blindsided by her post and always wanted the best for her. As a husband, a son, and future father, I do not condone any kind of mistreatment of women."

On July 2016, Hardwick inked a multiyear deal with AMC to host a number of "Talking" live after shows, including Talking Dead, Talking Dead: Fear Edition, Talking Saul, and Talking Preacher.
AMC Has Confirmed THE WALKING DEAD: DARYL DIXON Is Getting A Third Season
Related:

AMC Has Confirmed THE WALKING DEAD: DARYL DIXON Is Getting A Third Season
THE WALKING DEAD Star Andrew Lincoln Reveals The Moment He Thinks Zombie Series Over-Egged The Omelette
Recommended For You:

THE WALKING DEAD Star Andrew Lincoln Reveals The Moment He Thinks Zombie Series "Over-Egged The Omelette"

DISCLAIMER: As a user generated site and platform, ComicBookMovie.com is protected under the DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act) and "Safe Harbor" provisions.

This post was submitted by a user who has agreed to our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines. ComicBookMovie.com will disable users who knowingly commit plagiarism, piracy, trademark or copyright infringement. Please CONTACT US for expeditious removal of copyrighted/trademarked content. CLICK HERE to learn more about our copyright and trademark policies.

Note that ComicBookMovie.com, and/or the user who contributed this post, may earn commissions or revenue through clicks or purchases made through any third-party links contained within the content above.

Do you have what it takes to write for us?
Want to contribute?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Typobutcorrect
Typobutcorrect - 6/17/2018, 7:30 AM
Damn son
TheGoat
TheGoat - 6/17/2018, 9:50 AM
@RocknRolla - She said she has voice messages, texts, and more as proof. I hate the idea of guilty before innocent, but she seems to have suffered quite a bit and has proof.

I think all these things should have both sides heard and evidence presented before action, but this one is pretty harsh and you would think the networks had to have some concerns to act so quickly.
Battabing
Battabing - 6/17/2018, 10:19 AM
@TheGoat -
I don't think she has a legal case for sexual assault, but mental abuse, perhaps sexual abuse, and negatively impacting her career through blacklisting seems legit.
Granted, she seems to have a type. Her current boyfriend was suspended from the show Eastenders for sexually harassing a female castmate about 10 years ago.
newhire13
newhire13 - 6/17/2018, 10:25 AM
@TheGoat - I always wish that the proof, in whatever form, is just released right away with no hesitation. Like, let’s put everything out there and let’s figure it out from there.
TheGoat
TheGoat - 6/17/2018, 10:43 AM
@Battabing - Agree with you on all points.
stringslinger
stringslinger - 6/17/2018, 10:58 AM
@RocknRolla - Whiny a$$ women...yeah, why can't they just put up with us eye-f***ing them all day, needing them to be sexy 24/7, expecting them to always want sex from us, cook for us, have many many babies, etc. You know, back in those golden "great" days. In most cases the allegations are true...sadly. Especially when it's men who have some level of power/wealth (usually hand in hand).
RocknRolla
RocknRolla - 6/17/2018, 11:35 AM
@stringslinger - geez man. You look at women in a sad sad way. Shame on you. I totally believe in equality for women again equality so if you don't want to be treated differently stop acting differently.
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 6/17/2018, 12:32 PM
@RocknRolla - I am so sick of these of whiny a** women who can just destroy someone's life. Yes in some cases this is true but I find it very hard to believe that most of these claims are. Especially this guy. Can nobody even see that this is a repeat of the Salem witch trials?

How about people just not treat women like shit and abuse them? Like instead of victim blaming, try that concept dumb[frick]
MarvelWeiner
MarvelWeiner - 6/17/2018, 4:00 PM
@Battabing - you're on to something sir... ;p
SuspectOne
SuspectOne - 6/17/2018, 7:35 AM
Good. His actions are undoubtedly the worst I've heard yet in this campaign.
KillerCroc357
KillerCroc357 - 6/17/2018, 8:11 AM
@SuspectOne - Isn't this story still categorized as assumed versus confirmed?

I would hope if it is still assumed until a final thorough investigation people would hold their judgment until then.
SonOfAGif
SonOfAGif - 6/17/2018, 8:54 AM
@KillerCroc357 - The guy has always came off as a smug douchebag. So the accusations that his ex has revealed about him fit with prior behind the scenes stories set workers have said about Hartwick in the past.

And his ex even gave the name of a Doctor who was a witness to his sexual concern instead of her health concern so that right there shows he was mentally abusing her by only caring about if she was physically able to have sex and nothing else.
KillerCroc357
KillerCroc357 - 6/17/2018, 9:10 AM
@SonOfAGif - I've been watching Talking Dead for years. Also have watched many a SDCC or NYCC panel where he was the facilitator. He always comes off humble, respectful of the actors and the fans, and realizes his shows brings these parties together to talk. How you convert that to Hardwick being a 'smug douche' is odd. But you are entitled to your opinions.

Her recollections of what took place are her recollections. Hardwick gave his where she was portrayed as controlling, demanding they get married and have a baby, and very troubling when she couldn't get her way. Somewhere between the two are the facts.

Again, no real impartial investigation by the networks have occurred yet. They are having to dismiss him because the trend right now is to be respectful of the accuser until the facts come out.
GeneralZod
GeneralZod - 6/17/2018, 9:23 AM
@KillerCroc357 - well said. Indeed, the trend is guilty until presumed innocent.
SonOfAGif
SonOfAGif - 6/17/2018, 9:56 AM
@KillerCroc357 - All media personalities are trained to present a facade to the consumer. Meanwhile behind the scenes are much dehumanizing personalities whom have strange addictions and habits.

Look at Drake as an example. He is the most humble giving rapper in the media for his fans and charities. But behind that? He has been womanizing and abandoning his child while the media only focuses on his "personality".

Same with Hartwick. In events he is dedicated to the craft.
newhire13
newhire13 - 6/17/2018, 10:20 AM
@SonOfAGif - I guess the question really is- is that sexual assault or being an asshole?
Battabing
Battabing - 6/17/2018, 10:24 AM
@KillerCroc357 -
You know who else was all those things you described about Hardwick?

Charles Manson.
Sociopaths are often the most charming people in a room.
PeterSparker
PeterSparker - 6/17/2018, 10:41 AM
@SonOfAGif - "Mentally abusing her" really? Since when did saying shitty things become abuse?
KillerCroc357
KillerCroc357 - 6/17/2018, 10:50 AM
@SonOfAGif - I hear ya about people having two faces in life. I recognize that.

But his consistent persona has been one of excitement to be part of fandom, whether it be comic books, gaming, TV shows or movies.

We may find out later it was all an act. Or we may find out Chloe Dykstra was the real performer here with a vendetta. Either situation could come out over time. or something in the middle.
KillerCroc357
KillerCroc357 - 6/17/2018, 10:51 AM
@Battabing - Like was noted by SonOfAGif, people can have two or more personalities. Depending on what their mental state is, or just being dishonest. It happens.

But I'm not there yet to start comparing Chris Hardwick to Charles Manson. For now, that's one heck of an extreme leap before facts are validated. Know what I mean?
Battabing
Battabing - 6/17/2018, 6:04 PM
@KillerCroc357 -

I'm just saying that one can work a facade like a real pro.
KillerCroc357
KillerCroc357 - 6/18/2018, 3:18 AM
@Battabing - Let's see what the upcoming weeks bring in the way of an official investigation and final details. If all of Chris Hardwick's shows remain cancelled, that could also be telling.

But for now, my opinion is 'wait and see' versus 'burn em at the stake' before any confirmed details.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Related Headlines
Latest Headlines

Hot Headlines Hot Headlines

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Anime & Manga

Gaming

Horror

Cartoons & Animated Features

Action Movies & TV

Pro Wrestling & MMA News
View Recorder