Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorNetflix pulled the plug on an upcoming unscripted prank show featuring Chris D’Elia after allegations surfaced that the comedian/actor had solicited underage girls on social media, a spokesperson for the streaming network confirmed to Deadline.D’Elia had just closed a deal with Netflix to make the show with his best friend and comedian Bryan Callen when the allegations had surfaced in June, according to sources close to the project.
The show had not yet gone into production and Netflix decided not to move forward with it, amid the allegations, we hear. Netflix’s decision to scrap the project was first reported by The Los Angeles Times.
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