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The Nerdist website removed any reference to its co-founder, Chris Hardwick, after charges of sexual assault and emotional abuse were brought against him on Friday.
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NEW YORK (AP) – Yvette Nicole Brown replaces Chris Hardwick as Host of "The Walking Dead" and "Talking Dead" then AMC Networks examines allegations of sexual assault against Hardwick.

AMC announced Friday that Brown will be "interim guest host" of "The Walking Dead Season 9 Preview Special" on August 5th. Brown will also host "Talking Dead" on August 12th.

Brown played in NBC comedy "Community" and has already replaced Hardwick as moderator of the "Walking Dead" billboards next week in San Diego Comic-Con.

Hardwick acknowledged that an online post of his ex-girlfriend Chloe Dykstra, alleging that she had been sexually abused and emotionally abused, had referred to her. He denied the allegations, but said the couple's three-year relationship was flawed and included arguments.

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