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.