Giuliana Rancic, Vivica A. Fox miss hosting Emmys virtual red carpet after testing positive for COVID-19

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Longtime E! host Giuliana Rancic and special correspondent Vivica A. Fox missed covering the virtual Emmys red carpet show Sunday after both tested positive for COVID-19. The show was hosted by Brad Goreski and Nina Parker.

The veteran E! host Rancic released a video message for the "Live From the Red Carpet: The 2020 Emmy Awards," saying her entire family had tested positive for the virus during preliminary testing for the show. She said she, husband Bill, 49, and 8-year-old son, Duke, were recovering at home.

"I do not take missing an award show lightly, but unfortunately this year is just so different," Rancic, 46, said. "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."

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Rancic continued, "As far as my health, I'm doing well. My husband, Bill, and our son (Duke) also did test positive, but we're all doing well and taking care 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." 

Fox, 56, also announced her absence through a statement read by Goreski.

"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!" the statement said.