Giuliana Rancic & Vivica A. Fox BOTH Skip Emmys Pre-Show After Testing Positive For Coronavirus

The show must go on!

As if this year’s Emmys weren’t already different enough, the E! virtual red carpet pre-show had to undergo two last-minute changes after Giuliana Rancic and Vivica A. Fox BOTH tested positive for coronavirus.

The longtime E! host and the actress were set to work on the pre-show on Sunday evening, but it was quickly announced that neither would be appearing after testing positive for COVID-19. Instead, Brad Goreski and Nina Parker took their places.

Unfortunately for Giuliana, her husband Bill Rancic and their 8-year-old son Duke Rancic have also tested positive, she revealed in a video shared to her Instagram account:

“Hey, everyone. As I go into my 20th year on the E! red carpet I have to say I do not take missing an award show lightly, but unfortunately, this year is just so different. As part of E! and NBCUniversal‘s very strict testing guidelines, especially before an event like this, I did find out that I tested positive for COVID-19. Now as much as I didn’t want to hear that, I’m very thankful I heard it before I traveled and possibly could have exposed other people. So for that, I’m thankful.”

She continued:

“As far as my health, I’m doing well. My husband Bill and our son also did test positive, but we’re all doing well and taking care of each other so I’m going to get back to doing that. But I just want to say I’m wishing you all the best and please protect yourselves and protect those around you. Take good care and I’ll see you on the next red carpet.”

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Hi friends ????⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ I shared this video on E! earlier today to explain why I was going to be missing our Emmy show.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ As I prepared to fly to LA to host E!s Emmy coverage, I discovered that I, along with my husband Bill and our son Duke, tested positive for Covid-19. As you may know, the health of those around me is always my first priority. We are all three doing well and are isolating at home and taking very good care of one another. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ We aren’t the first to get this news and we certainly won’t be the last so please continue to follow the safety guidelines to protect yourselves and those around you the best you can. We are all in this together. ❤️⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Thank you so much to those of you who have been wishing us well. Please know we are sending you all lots of love from the three of us. ⁣ ⁣ Take good care ❤️ G, B & D

A post shared by Giuliana Rancic (@giulianarancic) on Sep 20, 2020 at 7:08pm PDT

And as for Fox, she announced her diagnosis through a statement via Goreski:

“I am terribly sorry I cannot be with my E! family tonight. Unfortunately, I have tested positive for the coronavirus. So, in an abundance of caution, I am isolating myself at home.”

The message continued (below):

“During these unprecedented times, it’s more important than ever that we follow all safety and health rules and guidelines to protect ourselves and each other. I’m sending my very best to Nina and Brad, who I know will hold down the fort, and congratulations to all tonight’s nominees! I look forward to seeing everyone again soon!”

We’re wishing everyone a speedy recovery!

Hopefully this serves as another reminder for people to stay socially distanced with masks on, while those who are positive for the virus stay home and isolate alone.

[Image via WENN/Avalon.]