Cole Walliser Returns to Red Carpet After Controversy

Cole Walliser Returns to Red Carpet After Controversy

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Glambot director Cole Walliser has made his red carpet return after he became embroiled in controversy over 'condescending' emails sent before his rise to fame. 

Filmmaker, director and content creator Walliser, 44, shot to fame in 2016 when he began capturing high-speed videos of celebrities posing on red carpets, which are then slowed down.

However Walliser landed in hot water after emails he sent years ago resurfaced,

While Walliser is ordinarily a staple at awards shows, he appeared to sit out the 2026 after the drama erupted.

But now, several weeks later, Walliser has made his grand return to the spotlight.  

Walliser was at the Actor Awards on Sunday night, capturing all the glamorous celebrities on the red carpet in his signature slow-motion style. 

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Glambot director Cole Walliser has returned to the red carpet after 'condescending' emails he sent sparked controversy

Walliser jumped for joy on the red carpet as he prepared to shoot video of the glamorous celebrities at the 2026 Actor Awards

'COMING IN HOT TO THE ACTOR AWARDS,' Walliser announced on social media, along with video of him jumping for joy on the red carpet. 

The comments section were filled with joyous fans thrilled to see him back recording celebrities, with one writing: 'YAYYY YOU’RE BACK.'

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E! News shared a slew of behind-the-scenes clips on X of celebrities using the Glambot during the red carpet, and many users pointed out that Walliser was not there.

Walliser faced immense scrutiny for his supposed lack of professionalism after a Reddit user uploaded what appeared to be a 2019 email exchange between Walliser and a potential client.

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