Giuliana Rancic Stepping Down As ‘E! News’ Anchor
Giuliana Rancic is stepping down from her anchor position at E! News.
The network announced on Wednesday, July 9, that the television personality and Fashion Police co-host would be stepping down from her position at the end of the summer. No reason has currently been given for her resignation, and a successor has not yet been named. Although Rancic will no longer serve as an anchor for E! News, she will still maintain her position as a co-host on Fashion Police and Live From the Red Carpet.
“During her time here, Giuliana played an instrumental role in building ‘E! News’ into a global entertainment news powerhouse and, while we will miss seeing her on set every day,'” Adam Stotsky, E! general manager and president of Esquire Network, said on Wednesday, according to United Press International(UPI). “We are delighted to continue to work with her on Fashion Police and Live From the Red Carpet.”
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Rancic says she is excited to move on and work on her other endeavors. She is currently working on a wine and clothing line, and is also executive producing a new show for Oxygen. The 40-year-old mother of one also released a statement regarding her resignation.
“For more than a decade, I was fortunate enough to play a role in the success of E! News and will miss my family at the show. At the same time, I am excited to not only continue as host of two major franchises on E! but also executive produce the aspirational new show Rich in Faith for Oxygen as well as take my wine and clothing lines to the next level.”
She added, “This is such a thrilling time for me and I thank the gang at E! for understanding my desire to embark on this next chapter in my life.”
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