Maria Menounos is Leaving E! Following Brain Tumor Diagnosis
As we previously reported, Maria Menounos revealed in the latest issue of People that she was diagnosed with a brain tumor, which ended up being benign.
Now in a statement just released, the host says she is now leaving the E! network.
“I am so grateful for the past three years at E!,” she said. “I had such an amazing time co-hosting with Jason Kennedy and working everyday with the wonderful roster of talent on the show including producers, staff and crew. It was such a special, good-hearted group and one I’ll always consider family. A special thank you to Frances Berwick and Adam Stotsky for all the support they have shown me through the years especially during these tough times. I will truly miss everyone and looking forward to this next chapter in my life.”
President of E! Entertainment, Adam Stotsky, added: “Our thoughts and support go out to Maria and her family and we wish them all the best knowing that Maria will tackle this with the same fierce dedication she is known for. We are grateful for Maria’s many contributions to E! over the past three years.”