In the glitzy world of celebrity television, few names have resonated quite like E! News. For over three decades, it was the go-to portal into Hollywood’s velvet ropes, red carpets, and reality-show revelations.
But now, an era is closing its final chapter. On July 24, 2025, NBCUniversal announced that E! News will air its last episode on September 25, marking the end of a storied 34-year run.
For millions of viewers around the world, E! News wasn’t just entertainment—it was a cultural barometer.
From the rise of reality TV to the birth of social media stardom, the show chronicled the ever-changing landscape of fame with a tone that was cheeky, glamorous, and always on trend.
Whether it was Keeping Up with the Kardashians, award show arrivals, or exclusive interviews, E! was in the room—literally and metaphorically.
The news of the cancellation may not have come as a total surprise in today’s streaming-driven media economy, but it did mark a bittersweet moment for the entertainment world.
After all, this wasn’t just another show—this was the channel that practically invented the celebrity news format.
Staff were reportedly notified of the decision early in the morning, and although the E! brand will live on through digital platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube, the absence of the television program leaves a noticeable void.
Over the years, the show has seen many faces become household names: Ryan Seacrest, Giuliana Rancic, Terrence J, and more recently Keltie Knight and Justin Sylvester, who helmed the revived late-night version since 2022.
Even in its final iteration, the show managed to pull in a new generation of viewers—largely through viral clips, backstage banter, and those perfectly timed reactions that were meme-ready by morning.
Still, the decision to pull the plug underscores how the media landscape has shifted. Celebrity news now lives where the celebrities do—online.
Platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts have become the new front row seats to fame.
And as digital-first audiences consume content faster and in shorter bursts, traditional formats like E! News struggle to keep up with the pace.
In a statement, NBCUniversal praised the show’s legacy while emphasizing the network’s strategy to focus on its booming digital footprint.
With more than 87 million followers across platforms and billions of video views in 2024 alone, the pivot seems less like a goodbye and more like a rebrand.
The show’s essence will live on through fast-moving formats like The Rundown on Snapchat, Hot Goss on Instagram Reels, and RE!CAP on YouTube Shorts. Red carpet coverage isn’t disappearing—it’s simply getting remixed for mobile.
Expect influencer takeovers, livestreamed fashion breakdowns, and award season highlights that feel made for Gen Z and swipe culture.
E! is betting that the future of celebrity news doesn’t lie in half-hour segments, but in 60-second sizzle.
E! News was comfort TV. It was Sunday night red carpets and weekday recaps. It was the place where fashion critiques, celebrity milestones, and pop culture dramas all came together in one stylish package.
As the show prepares to air its final episode, there’s a sense of nostalgia—tinged with the knowledge that things will never quite be the same.
After all, where else could you find a show that covered both a royal wedding and a Real Housewives catfight with equal enthusiasm?