ABC pulls The Great American Baking Show after multiple sexual harassment and abuse allegations against judge Johnny Iuzzini

The Hollywood Reporter

A Mic report accusing Iuzzini of sexual harassment and abuse of four former employees came out two weeks ago, on Nov. 29. Yet ABC waited until today, a day after four more women came forward with similar allegations, to yank the reality show from its schedule. This is the second time this week that ABC has had to deal with a celebrity chef accused of sexual misconduct, following the suspension of Mario Batali from The Chew. "In light of allegations that recently came to our attention, ABC has ended its relationship with Johnny Iuzzini and will not be airing the remainder of The Great American Baking Show episodes," said an ABC spokesperson. "ABC takes matters such as those described in the allegations very seriously and has come to the conclusion that they violate our standards of conduct. This season’s winner will be announced at a later date."