Giuliana Rancic has been labeled a ‘nightmare’ to interview by top podcaster Taylor Strecker, who hosts the show Taste of Taylor.
The former E! News correspondent, 50, once chatted with Strecker, 41 — along with longtime husband Bill Rancic — and left a lasting impression.
‘Giuliana Rancic was a nightmare,’ the radio personality told Page Six at Saturday’s Dear Media IRL event in New York City.
Strecker admitted that she spoke with Giuliana ‘as a favor’ to someone in her circle who hoped to do a fashion segment with her.
Recalling the experience, Taylor said: ‘You know when a couple is fighting and you’re, like, in the middle of it? That’s what happened. I was in the middle of a wasp’s nest.’
Giuliana Rancic has been labeled a ‘nightmare’ to interview by top podcaster Taylor Strecker, who hosts the show Taste of Taylor; Rancic pictured in 2021
‘Giuliana Rancic was a nightmare,’ the radio personality told Page Six at Saturday’s Dear Media IRL event in New York City
Taylor revealed that she knew the interview was ‘not even going to air,’ so she ‘didn’t prepare’ for her conversation with the Rancics.
‘It’s not going anywhere, so I guess that’s not really fair to her,’ she acknowledged.
But she said the former Giuliana & Bill stars arrived at the studio amid a disagreement.
Strecker noted that the couple, who tied the knot in 2007, were ‘clearly not in a bad place’ in their marriage but were working through their issue ‘like any couple having a fight.’
Describing her point of view, the pop culture enthusiast shared: ‘She was almost, like, using me to take potshots at him.
‘It was the most uncomfortable podcast ever, and then she went and complained about me to the other interviews that she had for the rest of the day, and I was like, ‘Oh my God, Giuliana, you’re obsessed with me!”
Wrapping up the story, the host said: ‘It was traumatic to say the least.’
Giuliana’s face became nearly synonymous with E! as she starred as an anchor on the network for 20 years before leaving in 2021.
Taylor said the former Giuliana & Bill stars arrived at the studio for their interview amid a disagreement; pictured in 2019
The couple tied the knot in 2007 and share 12-year-old son Duke
Giuliana and Bill celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary on September 1
Giuliana and Bill celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary on September 1.
They are parents to 12-year-old son Duke, who often appears with them in photos shared to social media.
Marking their only child’s birthday in late August, the proud mom uploaded a carousel of photos of the family.
She wrote, ‘Duke, your smile fills our hearts with a love that we didn’t know existed before you. Every day, every year, every moment is better with you in it. You’re our main guy forever and ever. We [heart-emoji] you!!!’
On Giuliana’s birthday just days earlier, Bill gushed in an Instagram tribute: ‘August 17, 1974! What a beautiful journey you have been on. The lives you have touched, the memories you have made and all the laughter along the way. So proud to be your husband….God has blessed you with so many beautiful gifts, thank you for sharing them me and our son. Here’s to a lifetime together! I love you so much!!’
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