E! News Cancelled After 32 Years As Network Shifts To Digital Focus.
The iconic celebrity news programme *E! News* has been axed after a remarkable 32-year run on television, with its final episode set to air on 25 September 2025. The announcement, confirmed by multiple sources, marks the end of an era for the show that has been a staple of entertainment journalism since its debut in 1991. Hosted by Keltie Knight and Justin Sylvester, the half-hour nightly broadcast at 11:30 p.m. Eastern Time will cease as E! redirects its efforts towards digital and social media platforms.
The decision to cancel *E! News* comes amid a major restructuring at NBCUniversal, which is splitting into two entities. E!, along with other cable networks like USA, CNBC, and Syfy, will now operate under Versant, a new publicly traded company formerly known as SpinCo. The move reflects a broader industry trend, with 65% of U.S. adults now consuming news online, according to a Pew Research study. E! executives cited the programme’s late-night slot as misaligned with modern audience demands for real-time digital content, given the network’s robust digital presence boasting 87 million followers across social media platforms.
*E! News* has had a storied history, previously facing cancellation in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic before returning in 2022 as a late-night show. Over the years, it has been fronted by notable hosts such as Ryan Seacrest, Giuliana Rancic, and Catt Sadler, becoming synonymous with A-list interviews and red-carpet coverage. The programme’s 2024 awards season coverage drew 12 million viewers, underscoring its cultural impact.
Staff were informed of the cancellation on 24 July 2025, with around 20 employees affected. Some correspondents are expected to transition to roles within Versant, though details remain unclear. Thursday’s episode was a repeat, but new episodes will resume next week until the finale. Fans expressed their disappointment on social media, with one user lamenting on X, “No more E! News on TV? End of an era!”
Despite the television cancellation, the *E! News* brand will continue to thrive online, with programmes like *The Rundown* on Snapchat, *Hot Goss* on Instagram, and *RE!CAP* on YouTube. E! will maintain its red-carpet presence through *Live From E!*, with the Critics’ Choice Awards scheduled to air on 4 January 2026. The network’s other shows, including *Botched Presents: Plastic Surgery Rewind* and *Honestly Cavallari: The Headline Tour*, will continue, alongside upcoming series like *Kimora: Back in the Fab Lane* and *E!’s Dirty Rotten Scandals*.
The shift to digital platforms signals a new chapter for *E! News*, aligning with evolving viewer habits while preserving its legacy as a leading voice in celebrity culture.