Overview
- Walliser was absent from the 2026 Grammys red carpet, and Variety cited network insiders who said he was not hired for the show.
- E! continued to post Glambot footage from the carpet with a different operator, including clips directing Bad Bunny, Rosé and others, and People confirmed Walliser’s absence.
- The fallout traces to resurfaced 2019 emails with Yinka Animashaun in which Walliser questioned her ability to pay and later cited a $300,000 figure, prompting accusations of dismissiveness and bias.
- Walliser issued a Jan. 27 Instagram apology acknowledging his tone was “dismissive and curt,” saying workload was not an excuse; Forbes reported he did not apologize directly to Animashaun.
- A production source told Variety that E!, now under Versant, prioritizes a respectful, professional environment and is reassessing its red‑carpet approach, with observers watching whether changes carry into upcoming shows such as the Oscars.