Longtime Glambot host and director Cole Walliser was not running the system at the 2026 Grammys and an insider is explaining why he was absent.
The Grammys happened just days after Cole was caught up in controversy over leaked emails from 2019, in which he was accused of being rude to a woman inquiring about renting the Glambot for her wedding.
Fans noticed that Cole was not on the carpet at the Grammys and that an unidentified woman was running the Glambot for E! instead.
So, what happened?
Keep reading to find out more…
A source told Variety that Cole was “not hired for Sunday’s show, and that the company is rethinking its strategy around future telecasts.”
The insiders said that Cole‘s controversy “didn’t land great with E!” The source added that the network “is committed to maintaining a respectful and professional environment and does not condone behavior that is inconsistent with its standards.”
Read what Cole said while breaking his silence on the leaked emails.