After 34 years on the air, the iconic entertainment news show, E! News, is officially coming to an end, according to a report by PEOPLE on July 24. Since its inception on September 1, 1991, E! News has been a staple in pop culture news, featuring a rotating cast of hosts who have kept audiences worldwide up to date on the latest in entertainment. The likes of Ryan Seacrest, Giuliana Rancic, Jason Kennedy, Catt Sadler, and most recently, Keltie Knight and Justin Sylvester, have graced the screen as hosts of the show. Following its 2020 shutdown due to the pandemic and subsequent 2022 revival, the cancellation of E! News marks a significant shift in the network’s programming strategy.
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The decision to cancel E! News comes as part of a larger move by the network to focus more on digital and social media content, as revealed by PEOPLE sources. The audience’s preference for real-time digital coverage over traditional television time slots played a key role in this strategic shift. However, while the nightly broadcast of E! News may be ending, the brand will continue to thrive in the digital sphere, with platforms such as E! Online, The Rundown on Snapchat, Hot Goss on Instagram, and RE!CAP on YouTube. This move reflects a broader trend in the media industry towards prioritizing online content consumption.
As E! News bids farewell to its loyal viewers, the final episode of the show is scheduled to air on September 25, 2025. Fans who have relied on E! News for their dose of red carpet glamour need not worry, as the network plans to maintain its red carpet coverage through its flagship show, Live from E!. Additionally, the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards is set to be broadcast on E! on January 4, 2026, ensuring that the network’s signature style of celebrity coverage lives on.
Despite the cancellation of E! News, E! will continue to showcase its original programming, including shows like Botched Presents: Plastic Surgery Rewind and Honestly Cavallari: The Headline Tour, as well as new content like Kimora: Back in the Fab Lane and E!’s Dirty Rotten Scandals. Viewers can catch these shows on E! itself or stream them on NBC’s platform. The network’s commitment to delivering engaging and entertaining content remains steadfast, even as it bids adieu to one of its longest-running programs.
In the wake of the news of E! News’ cancellation, current hosts Keltie Knight and Justin Sylvester have not directly addressed the end of the show. However, Knight did share a video on Instagram lip-syncing to Megan Moroney’s “6 Months Later,” prompting speculation from fans about the show’s closure. Former co-host Lilliana Vazquez expressed her sadness but not surprise at the news, commending Knight and Sylvester for their contributions to the show’s legacy. The end of E! News marks a significant chapter in entertainment news history, but as one door closes, another surely opens for the talented individuals associated with the show.
As the media landscape continues to evolve, the cancellation of E! News serves as a reminder of the shifting dynamics in how audiences consume news and entertainment content. While the show’s legacy will undoubtedly live on in the hearts of its dedicated viewers, the decision to end its run underscores the need for adaptability and innovation in the ever-changing world of media. E! News may be bidding farewell to its television audience, but its digital presence promises to keep the spirit of celebrity reporting alive and vibrant for years to come.