(CNN)The line of well-dressed celebrities waiting to chat with E! on the Oscars red carpet might be a little shorter this year. As Ryan Seacrest continues to defend himself against an allegation of sexual harassment, E! has chosen to stand by its longtime host, saying this week that he will occupy his usual post front and center of the action on the red carpet during Hollywood's biggest night. The decision will leave E!, its hosts, and the celebrities set to walk the red carpet in a difficult position at the event that marks both the culmination of Hollywood's award season and the first Academy Awards since the #MeToo and Time's Up movements forced the entertainment industry to address its issues with sexual harassment and gender-related inequity.