Report: Some top Hollywood publicists plan to steer their clients away from Ryan Seacrest on the Oscars red carpet

Page Six

Despite Seacrest denying the allegations by his ex-stylist and E! exonerating him after an investigation, some PR reps are saying "why risk it?" when it comes to Sunday's Oscars red carpet, according to Page Six. As Oli Coleman reports: "Given the white-hot emotions and politics surrounding Hollywood abuse — and the seriousness of the allegations made against Seacrest — the flacks said they would instead direct their clients to Seacrest’s co-host, Giuliana Rancic, or skip E! altogether."

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