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Chris Hardwick to Return to 'Talking Dead' After AMC Investigation

Chris Hardwick will be returning as the host of Talking Dead and Talking with Chris Hardwick.

“Following a comprehensive assessment by AMC, working with Ivy Kagan Bierman of the firm Loeb & Loeb, who has considerable experience in this area, Chris Hardwick will return to AMC as the host of ‘Talking Dead’ and ‘Talking with Chris Hardwick.’ We take these matters very seriously and given the information available to us after a very careful review, including interviews with numerous individuals, we believe returning Chris to work is the appropriate step,” AMC said in a statement about the decision (via Variety).

If you don’t know, last month, Chris‘ ex Chloe Dykstra accused an unnamed ex-boyfriend of emotional and sexual abuse.

Chris denied any wrongdoing. He was temporarily taken off of his AMC duties, but it appears as if he will be returning in the near future.

Lydia Hearst Defends Husband Chris Hardwick at Comic-Con

Lydia Hearst poses for photos while stopping by the IMDboat during day one of 2018 Comic-Con on Thursday (July 19) in San Diego, Calif.

The 33-year-old actress also gave an interview to Variety, during which she defended her husband Chris Hardwick amid allegations of sexual and emotional abuse.

Chris is a longtime fixture at Comic-Con and was scheduled to moderate some panels, though he dropped out amid the allegations.

“I’ve known him to be nothing less than absolutely loving, compassionate, supportive, not just to myself, but to everyone he knows and works with,” Lydia told Variety. “He’s a genuinely good man with a good heart.”

“I think fans can expect to see him back on the air soon and maybe hopefully back at Comic-Con next year,” she added.

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Chris Hardwick Replaced by Yvette Nicole Brown as Interim 'Talking Dead' Host

Chris Hardwick is being replaced as host of The Talking Dead amid sexual assault accusations.

The hosting position will temporarily be filled by Yvette Nicole Brown as AMC continues to look into the claims against Chris.

Yvette has frequently been a guest host on The Talking Dead and has hosted several AMC after-show programs.

In addition to The Talking Dead, Yvette will also host The Walking Dead Season 9 Preview Special.

The Preview Special will air August 5, while The Talking Dead will return after the premiere of Fear the Walking Dead on August 12.

Jaimie Alexander Tweets Support for Friend Chris Hardwick

Jaimie Alexander is showing her support for longtime friend Chris Hardwick amid the sexual assault allegations he is facing.

Chris‘ ex-girlfriend Chloe Dykstra has accused him of sexual assault and emotional abuse during their relationship, which he denies.

Chris‘ wife Lydia Hearst already spoke out to support him, as did his ex-fiancee Jacinda Barrett.

Now, Jaimie says: “Guys- I’ve [known] Chris Hardwick for over 10 years. I knew him through his breakup with said accuser. With the personal knowledge I have regarding this situation I am choosing to follow my heart, my instincts, and support my friend.”

Jaimie also tweeted out a petition to bring Chris back to his series Talking Dead.

Chris Hardwick's Ex Jacinda Barrett Says Due Process Is Needed

Chris Hardwick‘s former fiancee Jacinda Barrett is speaking out to defend her ex after he was accused of sexual assault and emotional abuse by former girlfriend Chloe Dykstra.

The 46-year-old television personality has lost several jobs amid the allegations and Jacinda says we must give due process to both the accuser and the accused.

“This past week I have watched someone I once loved and shared four years of my life with be publicly accused of misconduct and abuse, then swiftly fired and shunned,” Jacinda wrote on her Instagram account. “The accuser’s story bears no resemblance to the one I shared with him all those years ago, but what is of supreme importance here is that every woman and every man deserves a voice. Accuser and Accused. Everyone deserves to be heard. A rush to judgement denies the right to due process; the Metoo movement deserves due process.”

Jacinda also wrote, “Imagine you are sitting in a courtroom. A person walks in and in their own words reads a statement accusing you of wrongdoing. The punishment for this crime is to lose your livelihood, legacy, reputation and to be publicly shamed. Without examination of evidence, without due course the judge turns to everyone there and says what do you think? Guilty?”

Chris‘ wife Lydia Hearst has also spoken out to defend her husband amid the allegations.

Chloe‘s boyfriend Robert Kazinsky has shown support for her and says he has seen evidence of the allegations.

Lydia Hearst Supports Husband Chris Hardwick Amid Allegations of Abuse By Chloe Dykstra

Lydia Hearst, the wife of Chris Hardwick, has come forward with a statement about her husband amid his allegations of abuse and misconduct by his former girlfriend Chloe Dykstra.

“I have made the decision to come out in support of my husband not out of obligation, but out of necessity to speak the truth about the person I know,” Lydia posted in a statement on her Instagram account. “Chris is nothing but loving and compassionate and is the only person who has stood by me, never judged me, helped me heal, and feel whole. To defend my husband would be giving credence to any of these accusations. I will not do that. Chris Hardwick is a good man.”

Lydia continued, “I remain in complete support of my husband, and I believe that the truth will always win. #TimesUp because I know my truth and I believe in due process.”

Chris has denied all allegations.

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Chloe Dykstra Thanks Fans for Support Amid Chris Hardwick Allegations

Chloe Dykstra has written a note to her fans thanking them for supporting her amid allegations of abuse against a former boyfriend, who has been allegedly identified as Chris Hardwick.

“Thank you all so, so much. The outpouring of support and love I’ve received over the past few days has been incredible and unexpected. The people who have come forward with both stories validating mine, and stories of their own personal experience, have helped me immensely with my own healing process. After years of therapy and rebuilding your support has done so much for me than all of it combined,” she wrote. “It is my hope, and it always was, that women and men on both sides of abuse will make changes to either protect themselves or to stop the cycle of pain their own behavior can cause.”

“Having been able to lift from my shoulder that which was weighing me down, I’m ready to move forwards in my life, finally instead of looking back with fear and sadness,” Chloe continued.

Chris has responded to the allegations and denied any wrongdoing.