In a shocking revelation, a former stylist of Ryan Seacrest has brought forth serious allegations of sexual misconduct against the well-known E! television host. The stylist, Sarah Collins, claims she endured six years of harassment and abuse during her time working with Seacrest, a period that began in 2008 when she was hired as his personal stylist.
Collins, a single mother relying on her job for financial stability, alleges that Seacrest took advantage of her situation, subjecting her to a series of inappropriate behaviors. Her claims were documented in a letter sent to NBCUniversal, the parent company of E!, in late 2017. In it, she urged the organization to address the treatment of women within the network and take accountability for her experiences. Just a week later, Seacrest publicly dismissed her allegations as “baseless” in a statement to the media.
Following an independent investigation conducted by E!, the findings indicated “insufficient evidence” to validate Collins’s claims. This conclusion left her feeling disheartened and frustrated. “It was clear to me that the investigator was leaning towards Seacrest’s narrative,” Collins expressed in an interview. She criticized the investigation for neglecting to interview several witnesses she had named who could have substantiated her account.
The troubling incidents began shortly after Collins was hired. She recalls Seacrest frequently requesting her presence under questionable circumstances, such as at his home and on the set of his popular show, American Idol. Initially, Collins had concerns about the nature of their relationship and even consulted Seacrest’s assistant, who advised her to bring her young daughter along as a protective measure.
Collins’s allegations turned physical in 2008 when Seacrest reportedly wrapped her in a bear hug while only dressed in his underwear, a situation that allegedly occurred multiple times. In subsequent years, she claims he made unwanted advances, including a particularly alarming incident where he touched her inappropriately and then questioned whether she would sue him. A former colleague of Collins corroborated her claims, stating he witnessed Seacrest’s inappropriate behavior on several occasions.
One of the most alarming incidents Collins describes happened in 2011, where Seacrest allegedly grabbed her inappropriately during a conversation about her personal life. Upset, Collins sought refuge in a bathroom, and a production assistant offered to guide her to human resources, cautioning her about potential repercussions if she decided to file a complaint.
Ultimately, Collins’s employment ended in 2014 after a meeting with human resources, where she felt compelled to clarify that there had never been a physical relationship between her and Seacrest. “I was proud to state, ‘No, I don’t have a physical relationship with him, but he touched me,’” she recounted. Shortly after, she was informed her position would be terminated.
Since leaving the entertainment field, Collins has found new work in the tech industry. Inspired by the #MeToo movement, she decided to share her story, reflecting on the challenges she faced as a freelancer trying to raise a child. “It was terrifying not knowing when my next paycheck would come, even though I was facing abuse,” she admitted.
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In summary, Sarah Collins’s allegations against Ryan Seacrest shed light on ongoing issues of sexual harassment in the workplace, emphasizing the need for greater accountability and support for victims of such misconduct.