Ryan Seacrest

A bizarre on-air meltdown hints at a wider problem with one of the hardest-working people on US TV, his friends fear.

Seacrest out? E!’s shining star Ryan Seacrest could get the cold shoulder on the Oscars red carpet after he was accused of sexual misconduct by his former stylist, Suzie Hardy. Meanwhile, NBC, the parent company of E!, might pull him from their coverage altogether. “They are having meetings. It’s not definitive that Ryan will host the red carpet on Sunday,” reported Carlos Greer.

Seacrest’s statement can be read in full below.

A spokesperson for ABC declined to comment for this story.

DETAILS of sexual harassment claims against Ryan Seacrest have emerged after his former stylist came out alleging the TV host subjected her to abuse for years.

"To have my workplace conduct questioned was gut-wrenching," writes the star as he pledges "to help voices be heard."