Is Chris Hardwick’s current bad rap enough of a reason to cut him loose — or do AMC and NBC lose more if they lose him?
That’s the question the two networks, each with Hardwick-hosted shows, are mulling over at the moment. And while they have multiple priorities to consider when making decisions like this, ratings factor into almost every move made in the TV industry.
The Nerdist co-founder’s media empire, which includes geek-friendly shows on both AMC and NBC, was dealt a significant blow after actress and former Nerdist host Chloe Dykstra posted a Medium essay last week, accusing her ex-boyfriend of “sexual assault,” “controlling behavior” and career sabotage after their breakup.
Also Read: 'Community' Alum Yvette Nicole Brown Emerges as Fan Favorite to Replace Chris Hardwick on AMC
In a carefully-worded statement, Hardwick denied that he sexually assaulted Dkystra. But AMC still took “Talking With Chris...
That’s the question the two networks, each with Hardwick-hosted shows, are mulling over at the moment. And while they have multiple priorities to consider when making decisions like this, ratings factor into almost every move made in the TV industry.
The Nerdist co-founder’s media empire, which includes geek-friendly shows on both AMC and NBC, was dealt a significant blow after actress and former Nerdist host Chloe Dykstra posted a Medium essay last week, accusing her ex-boyfriend of “sexual assault,” “controlling behavior” and career sabotage after their breakup.
Also Read: 'Community' Alum Yvette Nicole Brown Emerges as Fan Favorite to Replace Chris Hardwick on AMC
In a carefully-worded statement, Hardwick denied that he sexually assaulted Dkystra. But AMC still took “Talking With Chris...
- 6/20/2018
- by Tony Maglio and Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
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