Viewers weren't apparently interested in watching Seacrest on the red carpet six days after his accuser went public with allegations of his sexual misconduct. The 35% drop from last year outpaced the steep drop the Oscar ceremony suffered. Meanwhile, Live with Kelly and Ryan saw its best-ever ratings with the post-Oscars show filmed in the Dolby Theatre.
TOPICS: Ryan Seacrest, E!, 90th Academy Awards, E! Live from the Red Carpet, Sexual Misconduct