In May this year, Nev Schulman and members of the crew from MTV’s Catfish were accused of sexual misconduct against a girl who was on the show in season 4 – Ayissha Morgan.
Because of the allegations, the show was suspended.
“We take these allegations very seriously,” a spokesperson for the network told BuzzFeed News at the time.
“We’re working with Critical Content, our third party production company, to conduct a thorough investigation and we’ve put a pause on shooting until the investigation is completed.”
Ayissha didn’t name Nev specifically, but she went on to explain how she was allegedly treated by him and others.
“I’m shook because the way you portray yourself on TV is totally different from the jackass you are in person,” she said. “He was just pushing and pushing and pushing,” she explained.
However, Nev has now been cleared of the allegations after the internal investigation and filming for the show has commenced.
“I’m doing much better now. It was a really difficult time for me, as much for my wife and my family,” Nev told People in an interview. “It was tough.”
At the time, Nev denied Ayissha’s claim in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter.
“The behavior described in this video did not happen and I’m fortunate that there are a number of former colleagues who were present during this time period who are willing to speak up with the truth,” he said. “I have always been transparent about my life and would always take responsibility for my actions — but these claims are false.”
Nev continued to tell People that he felt “powerless” during the investigation.
“To be accused of something that I squarely did not do and to have the harsh judgment that followed and no way to counteract or do something in the moment to correct that was very difficult,” he explained. “It was frustrating. I just felt so powerless.
“Luckily I had the amazing support of the fans of the show but also of my colleagues, the crew,” he said. “Several people who had been on the show actually reached out to me and offered to speak up in my support if necessary. I’m just so thankful and grateful to everyone.”
What a drama!
If you, or someone you know, has experienced sexual harassment in any way, speak confidentially to a trained counsellor 24 hours a day:
Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.
Lifeline on 13 11 14.
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