Joan Rivers Returns to E!

Will host 'Fashion Police' during awards season

By Alex Weprin -- Broadcasting & Cable, 12/22/2009 1:28:14 PM

Comedian Joan Rivers is returning to E! Rivers will host a number of ˜Fashion Police' specials tied to awards shows, starting with the Golden Globes edition of Monday, Jan. 18.

Khloe Kardashian, Giuliana Rancic and Jay Manuel will join Rivers during the show, with her daughter, Melissa Rivers, serving as producer.

"I am delighted to be back on E! and to have the opportunity to say what I think about the fashions on the red carpet," said Rivers in a statement. "Most of all, I am thrilled to have my daughter Melissa producing.  I know with Melissa at the helm, I can relax and say what I really want."

Rivers served as the host of E!'s red carpet specials from 1996-2003 before jumping to TV Guide Network. Most recently she served as host of How'd You Get So Rich? On TV Land.

"Joan is a true entertainment icon and one of the funniest people in Hollywood.  We are extremely excited to have her back at E!" said Lisa Berger, executive VP of entertainment programming at E! Entertainment Television, in a statement.  "With this group of candid, clever and hilarious personalities, the 2010 award season is certain to bring our most outrageous 'Fashion Police' specials yet."