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Asia Argento excised from Parts Unknown

CNN dumps episodes of Parts Unknown that feature actress Asia Argento after allegations against her.

Episodes of Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown that feature actress Asia Argento have been pulled in the US by CNN in wake of sexual harassment allegations against her.

Argento, who was dating the show’s host Anthony Bourdain at the time of his death, appeared in two episodes of the series and directed a third.

A CNN spokesperson confirmed that all three episodes have been removed from CNN’s streaming service, CNN Go.

“In light of the recent news reports about Asia Argento, CNN will discontinue airing past episodes of Parts Unknown that included her, until further notice,” the spokesperson said.

Argento had reportedly paid off actor Jimmy Bennett, who claims Argento assaulted him when he was 17 and she was 37. The New York Times published an expose claiming Argento reached a $380,000 settlement with Bennett last year, months after Argento came forward with rape allegations against Harvey Weinstein.

Argento has denied having “any sexual relationship” with Bennett, and said Bourdain urged her to reach a financial settlement to end Bennett’s “long-standing persecution” of her.

Argento as also been also axed as a judge on The X Factor in Italy.

Source: Variety