Catfish production halted while Nev Schulman is investigated over sexual misconduct allegations

The production of the hit TV show Catfish has reportedly been halted while Nev Schulman (pictured in August 2017) is investigated over sexual misconduct allegations

The production of the hit TV show Catfish has reportedly been halted while Nev Schulman is investigated over sexual misconduct allegations.

In a statement, MTV revealed that the network is conducting a ‘thorough investigation’.

‘We take these allegations very seriously,’ an MTV spokesperson told The Daily Beast.

‘We’re working with Critical Content, our third party production company, to conduct a thorough investigation.’ 

A DailyMail.com request for comment to MTV was not immediately returned.

Catfish: The TV Show was halted after Ayissha Morgan made the accusations against Schulman in two videos published to YouTube. She posted part one on Saturday and part two on Monday.

In the video, Morgan, who appeared on season four’s 17th episode in 2015, used the name ‘Jack’ when referring to ‘the main guy on the show,’ which some have speculated refers to Schulman.

‘I hope that I’m the only person that this experience has happened to,’ Morgan said in the video, adding that she came forward because she wants to spread awareness and not because she wants any money.

Morgan claimed that ‘Jack’ repeatedly asked her if he could take her on a date, despite the 20-year-old telling him that she identifies as a lesbian. 

Catfish: The TV Show was halted after Ayissha Morgan (pictured) made the accusations against Schulman in two videos published to YouTube on Monday

Catfish: The TV Show was halted after Ayissha Morgan (pictured) made the accusations against Schulman in two videos published to YouTube on Monday

In the video, Morgan (pictured on the show), who appeared on season four's 17th episode in 2015, used the name 'Jack' when referring to 'the main guy on the show,' which some have speculated refers to Schulman. She used the name 'John' for the show's other star

In the video, Morgan (pictured on the show), who appeared on season four’s 17th episode in 2015, used the name ‘Jack’ when referring to ‘the main guy on the show,’ which some have speculated refers to Schulman. She used the name ‘John’ for the show’s other star

‘He just kept asking me, “Are you a lesbian or are you bisexual?” I was like, ‘I’m a lesbian for the 50th f**king time,”‘ she recalled.

She alleged that Jack even said to her: ‘I don’t think you’re a lesbian. You need to let me take you out and you’re really pretty.’

Morgan said she thought it was all a joke and that ‘Jack’ was trying to make her feel comfortable.

She said the show’s other main character, whom Morgan calls ‘John’ in the video, told Jack to back off at one point.

‘It got to the point to where John was like, “Dude, you need to chill,”‘ she recalled.

Morgan claimed that when they were sitting on the couch together during the episode, she tried to sit as far away from Jack as she could because he kept ‘scooting closer’ to her.

Jack also allegedly asked her if they were staying at the same hotel and even invited her to the Jacuzzi.

‘At this point, I just saw him as this thirsty guy. I still thought he was a cool guy at this point,’ Morgan said.  

In a statement, MTV revealed that the network is conducting a 'thorough investigation'. 'We take these allegations very seriously,' an MTV spokesperson said. Schulman (right) and the show's other star Max Joseph are pictured during the show 

In a statement, MTV revealed that the network is conducting a ‘thorough investigation’. ‘We take these allegations very seriously,’ an MTV spokesperson said. Schulman (right) and the show’s other star Max Joseph are pictured during the show 

She alleges that when she and Jack were alone at the airport on their way to Houston, he told her he had a large penis and that they should have sex. 

However, Schulman has denied the claims. 

He released a statement to Page Six on Thursday that said: ‘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.’

‘I have always been transparent about my life and would always take responsibility for my actions — but these claims are false,’ Schulman added.

Schulman married Laura Perlongo in 2017 and the couple welcomed their daughter Cleo James in 2016.    

The TV star serves as the host and executive producer for Catfish: The TV Show.

The show first aired in 2012 and is currently in its seventh season, which was set to air on June 18.

Catfish: The TV Show brings couples together who’ve interacted only through the internet.

The show investigates online relationships and exposes those who impersonate others on the internet.

However, Schulman has denied the claims, saying that he's 'always been transparent about my life and would always take responsibility for my actions — but these claims are false'. Schulman is married to Laura Perlongo (pictured together)

However, Schulman has denied the claims, saying that he’s ‘always been transparent about my life and would always take responsibility for my actions — but these claims are false’. Schulman is married to Laura Perlongo (pictured together)

The TV star serves as the host and executive producer for Catfish: The TV Show. The show first aired in 2012 and is currently in its seventh season, which was set to air on June 18

The TV star serves as the host and executive producer for Catfish: The TV Show. The show first aired in 2012 and is currently in its seventh season, which was set to air on June 18



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