Vivica A. Fox wasn’t able to host E!’s Emmy red carpet on Sunday because she tested positive for COVID-19.
“I am terribly sorry I cannot be with my E! family tonight!” Fox, 56, said in a statement during the Emmys 2020 pre-show. “Unfortunately, I have tested positive for coronavirus. So, in an abundance of caution, I am isolating myself at home.”
She continued, “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.”
Fox sent her best to Nina Parker and Brad Goreski, who ended up hosting the show.
“Congratulations to all of tonight’s nominees. I look forward to seeing everyone again soon,” she ended her note.
Giuliana Rancic also announced on Sunday that she also missed the red carpet because of COVID-19.
“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,” she said in a pre-recorded video. “Now, as much as I didn’t want to hear that, I am very thankful I heard it before I traveled and possibly could have exposed other people, so for that, I’m thankful.”
