Maria Menounos is named E! News co-anchor

NBCUniversal announced in a statement on Thursday, July 30, that Maria Menounos will replace Giuliana Rancic as co-anchor of E! Before Menounos joined E! she previously co-hosted “Extra” with Mario Lopez; prior to that she was a correspondent on “Access Hollywood” and “Today“.

Maria joins co-anchors Catt Sadler, Jason Kennedy, and Terrence Jenkins.

She had a reality show, “Chasing Maria Menounos” on Oxygen and has been a steady presence on E!

But that’s not the only new addition to E!

The 40-year-old anchor quit the entertainment show earlier this month after 14 years at the helm and Maria, 37, has been confirmed as her replacement, after Giuliana was forced to address reports that the pair had been feuding. News team. And with their diverse backgrounds and wide ranging areas of expertise, Sibley, Erin and Zuri will be key additions to E! “We are thrilled with ‘E! News’ success as we continue to integrate the show more closely with the network’s digital platforms and to create new ways of engaging with an evolving audience that consumes information and entertainment across multiple screens”. News, it was instantly speculated that Menounos would replace her. “News” anchor effective August. 10 to pursue other interests.

Apart from Menounos, new correspondents will also be part of the show.

Rancic commented, “This is such a thrilling time for me, and I thank the gang at E! for understanding my desire to embark on this next chapter in my life”.

Rancic’s final day on “E! News and will miss my family at the show”.

Despite her departure from “E!”

The brunette beauty, who has son Duke, two, with husband Bill Rancic, will continue to host “Fashion Police” and “Live From The Red Carpet”.