VIDEO : E! Considered Many ?Defensive Scenarios? To Protect Ryan Seacrest At Oscars

With sexual harassment allegations hanging over the head of E!? Oscar red carpet host Ryan Seacrest, questions were raised regarding the appropriateness of having him work this year?s Academy Awards. #MeToo founder Tarana Burke recommended the entertainment news outlet keep Seacrest at home. Reports also surfaced that a number of stars will be actively avoiding the American Idol host on Sunday. E! plotted out several ?defensive scenarios? to protect the network from live backlash on the red carpet.