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Chris Hardwick will resume his work at NBC following recent sexual misconduct allegations from former girlfriend Chloe Dykstra.
Last week, his employers at AMC announced that Hardwick would be reinstated as host of late-night show Talking and Walking Dead after-show Talking Dead after an internal investigation found that his returning to work would be an "appropriate step".
Hardwick had previously denied accusations that he was emotionally and sexually abusive after Dykstra penned a blog accusing an unnamed former boyfriend of misconduct in a past relationship.
With AMC clearing Hardwick to resume his work, his other employers at NBC have followed suit by reinstating the presenter as host of game show The Wall this autumn.
NBC will also air Hardwick's appearance guest judging America's Got Talent on August 7. The episode was filmed before the scandal, but there had been talk of shelving it prior to the Peacock Network's announcement on Wednesday (August 1).
When news broke last week that Hardwick would be returning to AMC, Chloe Dykstra released a statement expressing hopes that her story would lead to a "productive discourse" about the issue of emotional abuse.
(Chris Hardwick and Chloe Dykstra)
"I have been adamant since I came forward with my essay that I never set out to ruin the career of the person I spoke about. I could have provided more details, but chose not to," she wrote.
"I have said what I wanted to say on the matter, and I wish to move on with my life. For that reason, I chose not to participate in the investigation against the person I spoke of. I do not believe in an eye for an eye, and therefore I have only shared my evidence with those who I felt should see it.
"What I wanted was for the people around who heard a false narrative – one that was created to hurt me and my career – to know the truth. More importantly though, I know how insidious emotional abuse is and felt compelled to share my story so others might not feel so alone."
Rape Crisis England and Wales works towards the elimination of sexual violence. If you've been affected by the issues raised in this story, you can access more information on their website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. Rape Crisis Scotland's helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.
Readers in the US are encouraged to contact RAINN, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline on 800-656-4673.
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