“E! Information” is formally coming to an finish, however one in every of its former co-anchors, Lilliana Vazquez, says she was ready for the collection’ downfall a very long time in the past.

In a brand new TikTok video, Lilliana Vazquez, who hosted the present from 2019 to 2020, shared her daring opinions concerning the present’s cancellation, blaming the community for failing to maintain up with the instances.

“I can discuss this as a result of I used to be the previous host of ‘E! Information.’ No, I am not shocked,” Vazquez mentioned in her video.

“I hold getting this query despatched to me by way of DM and textual content. Everybody goes loopy being like, ‘Oh my God. Are you shocked?’ No, in fact, I am not shocked that ‘E! Information’ was canceled after 34 years. I am shocked it is nonetheless on the air as of yesterday,” she continued, including that “the writing was on the wall” lengthy earlier than the community pulled the plug.

Later, within the five-minute video, Vazquez broke down why she believed “E! Information” was now not commanding the views it as soon as did.

“The rationale that ‘E! Information’ did not work in a taped format is primary — it is too edited for right this moment’s consumption,” she mentioned, explaining that when she needs to get the rundown on superstar information, she runs to TikTok or Instagram.

“[I can] get actual stay sizzling takes within the second which might be reactive to what’s taking place in terms of leisure information, by the point a narrative will get placed on ‘E! Information’ at 11:30pm at evening, the story is useless,” she added.

Vazquez, who famous she was the present’s shortest-tenured anchor, argued that right this moment’s audiences aren’t curious about a “watered-down model” of the information.

She additionally acknowledged that having “an genuine, honest model of leisure information” wasn’t attainable whereas she was working for “E! Information.”

“There have been so many contact factors to each story that went on air, and I am not saying that we did not attempt our greatest as host or as producers to get you essentially the most factual, correct illustration of that story, however there have been puppeteers behind the scenes,” Vazquez famous.

“All this to say — No, I’m not shocked. Am I unhappy? Sure, as a result of this present cancellation signifies that a whole bunch of individuals have misplaced their jobs,” she continued. “Anyway, that is my opinion, I am in all probability gonna get in hassle for it however no matter. Who cares? I do not work there anymore.”

Within the remark part of Vazquez’s TikTok, a number of customers chimed in, agreeing with the TV persona’s tackle the present’s cancellation.

“That is 1000 % right,” somebody wrote. “The curtain has fallen between PR and media. Social media has change into the brand new supply of data [because] it is accessible and genuine. Not all the time trustworthy, however undoubtedly extra genuine.”

One other consumer clearly agreed, writing, “We get our leisure information on social media! Who watches TV anymore?!”

A 3rd posted, “It is antiquated [and] individuals do not care about celebs anymore.”

“‘E! Information’ drawback is it is not well timed,” one other quipped. “I bear in mind when loopy celeb information would drop randomly in the course of the day, they usually would not go stay and canopy it. Dangerous selection when everyone seems to be looking for within the second protection.”