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E! Benches Glambot Fixture Cole Walliser For 2026 Grammys

Network sources say he was not hired during a review of red-carpet strategy.

Overview

  • The Glambot remained on the Grammys carpet with a different operator, and People confirmed Cole Walliser was not present.
  • Variety reported that insiders said Walliser was not hired for the show as E! rethinks its approach to future telecasts.
  • E! social clips showed a woman directing Bad Bunny, Rosé, Victoria Monét, and others through their Glambot poses.
  • Walliser posted a Jan. 27 apology acknowledging a dismissive tone in 2019 emails to Yinka Animashaun that included a quoted $300,000 figure.
  • A production source told Variety the channel under Versant stresses professional standards, with industry attention turning to how E! handles the Oscars next.