AMC Cuts Ties With Chris Hardwick After Abuse Allegations
AMC Cuts Ties With Chris Hardwick After Abuse Allegations The Nerdist Industries founder continues to face the career fallout after his former girlfriend, Chloe Dykstra, alleged he emotionally and sexually abused her. AMC Networks released a statement about Hardwick, who hosts the show “Talking Dead.” We have had a positive working relationship with Chris Hardwick for many years. 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. Dykstra detailed the alleged abuse over their three-year relationship in a Medium post. NBC has also distanced themselves from Hardwick, who hosts the game show “The Wall.” Hardwick denies all allegations.