VIDEO : Ripa Defends Seacrest Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Some celebrities have said they will avoid Ryan Seacrest during his E! red carpet coverage at the Oscars on March 4.
The network has stood by Seacrest after former E! News stylist Suzie Hardy accused him of sexually harassing her for years.
Seacrest has denied the allegations and claimed that Hardy attempted to blackmail him.
E! told CNN that its ?comprehensive? investigation cleared Seacrest of accusations.
On Thursday Live With Kelly and Ryan, Kelly Ripa defended Seacrest.
?I just want you to know, you are a privilege to work with and I adore you ? I know what an easy, professional, great person you are, and I feel very, very blessed to work with you each and every day.?