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Kevin Spacey’s Appearance Cut From ‘Carol Burnett 50th Anniversary Special’

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Katie Jerkovich Entertainment Reporter
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Kevin Spacey’s appearance in the CBS “Carol Burnett 50th Anniversary Special” has been cut following the flood of sexual harassment and assault allegations against him, Entertainment Weekly confirmed Wednesday.

The 58-year-old “House of Cards” star had previously recorded a segment for the special that will celebrate “The Carol Burnett” show. (RELATED: ‘The View’ Blasts Kevin Spacey For Tying Homosexuality To Pedophilia)

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According to Variety, which was there for the taping of the two-hour special, Spacey was part of a musical number with the 84-year-old comedienne along with Bernadette Peters and Kristin Chenoweth. At this point it is unclear whether the segment will run minus the “American Beauty” star or has been completely cut from the show.

The move comes following numerous sexual harassment and assault allegations against Spacey, including a pedophilia accusation by “Star Trek” actor Anthony Rapp who said the actor made a sexual advance towards him when he was 14 years old at a party in 1986.

Shortly after Rapp’s allegations, Netflix announced that production of season six for “House of Cards” was suspended. Another report then detailed that several people who work or have worked on the popular political drama painted the actor as a man who allegedly had “predatory” behavior, especially toward young males. The streaming site then cut ties with Spacey altogether.

London authorities are also investigating claims of sexual assault involving the actor from 2008.

The “Carol Burnett 50th Anniversary Special” is scheduled to air December 3.