Chris Hardwick, reinstated at AMC, will be guest judge on "AGT".

The host, who was involved in sexual assaults and allegations of abuse made by an ex-girlfriend, appeared in a promo at the end of Tuesday's episode. In addition, NBC has confirmed that Hardwick will return as host of season 3 of the game show "The Wall", which will begin production in the fall.

The episode "AGT" was filmed before the charges against Hardwick. The ubiquitous host was temporarily removed from television and Comic-Con this year, while the AMC was investigating allegations of abuse made by the US government. ex-girlfriend Chloe Dykstra. Hardwick will return to "Talking Dead", the talk show that accompanies the episodes of "The Walking Dead" and "Fear the Walking Dead" on August 12. Yvette Nicole Brown, who filled while Hardwick was away, will host the season 9 "Walking Dead" preview on August 5th.

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explained his decision to reinstate Hardwick in a report provided to USA TODAY last week: "Following a comprehensive assessment by AMC, working with Ivy Kagan Bierman of Loeb's firm & Loeb, who has considerable experience in this field, Chris Hardwick will come back to AMC As a Talking Dead and Talking with Chris Hardwick facilitator, we take these issues very seriously and, given the information available after a scrutiny, including interviews with many people, we think Chris's return is the appropriate step. "

H Ardwick, 46, acknowledged that he was the intended person in a Dykstra's online article, alleging that she had been sexually assaulted and emotionally abused. He denied the allegations but said the couple's three-year relationship was flawed and included arguments.

Before AMC announced its decision, NBC said it would "evaluate the situation and take appropriate action based on the outcome". "The wall."

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