Ratner claimed the photo was taken about 20 years ago at an event his then-fiancée invited him to, stating he had no contact with Epstein before or after that single instance.
He refused to identify his ex-fiancée or another woman in the redacted photo, expressing frustration at being 'sucked in' by the image amidst the Epstein files.
Ratner's appearance coincides with the release of his new documentary Melania, marking a career comeback after he faced sexual misconduct allegations from six women in 2017, which he categorically denied.
The Melania documentary has received largely negative critical reviews, with a low score on Rotten Tomatoes, despite a high audience approval rating.
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