Overview
- Network insiders told Variety that E! left Cole Walliser off the 2026 Grammys red carpet and is reassessing plans for future telecasts.
- Event footage shared by E! showed a woman directing Glambot moments with stars such as Bad Bunny, replacing Walliser’s usual on-camera presence.
- People confirmed he was not on the carpet and reported that requests for comment to his representative did not receive an immediate response.
- Walliser recently posted an apology video taking responsibility for the dismissive tone of a 2019 email exchange with prospective client Yinka Animashaun.
- Coverage of the emails highlighted alleged quotes questioning the client’s ability to pay and citing a potential $300,000 fee, following attention his Golden Globes interaction with Jennifer Lopez had drawn earlier in January.