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Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former 'Survivor' Contestant Dismissed as Manager of Alan Ritchson Following Film Set Incident
Reacher star Alan Ritchson had dismissed his manager, and former Survivor contestant, Dan Spilo after at least one incident on the set of his upcoming action thriller Runner, on which Spilo was also a producer. As Deadline reports, multiple sources "cited inappropriate behavior that included bullying and inappropriate behavior that included yelling at crew. His dismissal on the film came after an HR investigation, and the star parted ways with the manager at the same time. While Spilo has declined to comment, sources close to him allege a "heated confrontation" on set, and that, following an awkward aftermath from the exchange, he chose to remove himself from the situation. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Spilo appeared on the 39th season of the hit CBS reality series, Island of the Idols, in 2019. While participating on the show, he was embroiled in one of the biggest controversies in the show's history, after a contestant accused him of inappropriately touching her. After being given a formal warning by production, he was removed from the game on Day 36 after another alleged touching incident. To date, Spilo is the only contestant to be outright ejected from the American version. Related: ' Following Spilo's removal from the game, as well as the ensuing fallout, Survivor announced new policies around harassment starting in Season 41. A statement at the time read, "The production will add another on-site professional to provide a confidential means of reporting any concerns, so that the production can address them promptly apart from the game. The full range of reporting processes will be communicated clearly to the players during pre-production orientation. The new executive will add to a support system that already makes mental health providers available to players on location and after they leave the island." Sources close to production say that Spilo's controversy on Survivor was used as an example of how his behavior on the set of Runner was not an isolated incident. Reacher, which stars Ritchson and Owen Wilson, is currently in its final couple of weeks of shooting.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dan Spilo Out at Industry Entertainment After Incident on Set of Alan Ritchson Movie (Exclusive)
Dan Spilo is out at Industry Entertainment, the management company he spent decades building as a partner. His departure comes a day after The Hollywood Reporter exclusively broke the news that Spilo had split with his most prominent client, Reacher star Alan Ritchson. The professional breakup followed an incident on the Australian set of the action feature Runner, which stars Ritchson and counted Spilo as a producer. Details were sparse, but things grew heated between the two men, resulting in Spilo departing the set and no longer getting producer credit on the movie. In recent days, Kal Penn also departed Spilo's roster, while Gen V star Lizze Broadway is no longer on his client list. More from The Hollywood Reporter Alan Ritchson Splits With Longtime Manager Dan Spilo (Exclusive) Zendaya's Stylist Law Roach Says Her Wedding Dress Will Be "Really Beautiful" But "No One Gets to See" 'Suits LA' Canceled Ahead of Season One Finale 'Industry Entertainment is committed to providing a safe and respectful working environment. We take very seriously the recent allegations of inappropriate conduct on the set of the film Runner related to Dan Spilo, and are conducting a thorough investigation,' Industry's partners said in a statement. 'The Industry partners requested that he step away from the company, and he has agreed to do so, effective immediately. As a matter of policy and practice, Industry Entertainment has zero tolerance for harassment, abuse, or misconduct—no matter the individual's position or tenure. Our commitment to a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment applies to everyone, without exception. We recognize our responsibility to foster a workplace culture that prioritizes the well-being and dignity of every individual.' The manager is known for his hard-charging attitude and has detractors as well as some defenders in Hollywood. But his exit from Industry is a remarkable turn of events, given that he seemingly defied gravity for years, deftly navigating controversy that might have sunk others in Hollywood's more sensitive post-Me Too era. In 2019, Spilo famously became the first and only contestant kicked off Survivor after a female contestant accused him of inappropriate touching. The CBS show faced blowback for allowing him to stay on the show, but ultimately fired him after he touched a female producer's thigh while entering a transport boat. Spilo publicly apologized, saying, 'I truly regret that anyone was made to feel uncomfortable by my behavior.' In the aftermath, he lost an executive producer credit on Walker, starring client Jared Padalecki. In the days following his split from Ritchson, he personally had called some of his clients to shore up support and reassure them all would be well, according to sources. For some, it was not enough to stay. Best of The Hollywood Reporter How the Warner Brothers Got Their Film Business Started Meet the World Builders: Hollywood's Top Physical Production Executives of 2023 Men in Blazers, Hollywood's Favorite Soccer Podcast, Aims for a Global Empire
