AsVarietynoted at the time, E!
Indeed, Rancic subsequently made a public apology on Twitter, followed by another during an “E!
News” broadcast, which Zendaya graciously accepted.
“It was the five best working years of my life.
I am so grateful for the experience,” she gushed (viaEW).
“Working with Joan Rivers for five years was incredible.
I learned so much.”
At the same time, she noted, “I’m excited for my future now.
I want to try new things.”
She also clarified that her exit had nothing to do with Giuliana Rancic’s gaffe.
“I haven’t been able to go on family vacations.
I worked 52 weeks a year for going on seven years,” she said.
So I took a break."
“I couldn’t, I didn’t want to.
I was ready to go.”
