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Tyler Fischer, a stand-up comedian known for his appearances on Gutfeld!, Fox News' late-night show, has found himself at the center of controversy after being accused of harassing a female employee at the network's New York headquarters earlier this year. The fallout has led to a sudden end to his regular guest appearances and has ignited discussions about workplace interactions in the post-#MeToo era.
The incident reportedly occurred in January when Fischer, 38, approached a female Fox staffer at her desk and asked her out for coffee. The employee, who has not been named, took issue with the interaction, resulting in Fischer being escorted by security out of the area before taping his scheduled appearance.
While Fischer maintains that his approach was merely a "flirty little interaction," Fox News has since distanced itself from the comedian, canceling his appearances. The network has declined to publicly comment on the situation.
Looking to clear his name
The comedian has openly condemned the accusation, referring to it as "a false claim" and asserting that his reputation has suffered due to what he describes as a "woke mind virus." In social media posts, Fischer stated that he allowed Fox two months to address his inquiries before publicly sharing his side of the story. He is now considering legal action against the network.
Fischer has previously courted controversy, notably alleging that a talent agency refused to sign him due to his race. In a separate incident, he claimed agents at AGI told him, "We love you. Everyone here thinks you're a star, but we're not taking you because you're white."
His current dispute with Fox comes in the wake of the network's past struggles with sexual harassment scandals, including allegations against former chairman Roger Ailes and former primetime star Bill O'Reilly during the height of the #MeToo movement.
As Fischer continues his national comedy tour and navigates the fallout from this latest controversy, the broader conversation about workplace interactions and professional boundaries remains ongoing. Whether Fischer will pursue legal action against Fox, and whether the network will further address the situation, remains to be seen.