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Giuliana and Bill Rancic had been contemplating a revival of their namesake reality show for quite a while, but struggled to find a suitable format in today’s entertainment climate. However, everything changed when Giuliana booked her first-ever colonoscopy. While enduring the notorious prep process, she found herself obsessively Googling whether she had to complete the entire preparation. “The day after, I mentioned to Bill, ‘We should do a podcast where we answer questions everyone is always Googling,'” she shared with People in May 2026.
This is how “Bill and Giuliana: The Podcast” on iHeart was born. “Our goal is to tackle those common questions people have,” Giuliana explained. Inspired by their reality show, which aired from 2009 to 2014, the podcast aims to provide insight on significant issues akin to those they tackled on TV, such as Giuliana’s fight with breast cancer and their journey through infertility. She remarked, “We’ve addressed so many crucial topics over the years,” in her conversation with People.
Given the nature of the social media influencer world, Giuliana and Bill want to share valuable information about the latest health trends — and have fun while at it. “I get all my health information on Instagram reels,” Bill joked in a promo video. Giuliana retorted: “That’s a problem.” To tackle those modern issues, the couple interviews experts in a host of areas to answer oft-polarizing questions. In the comments section of the promo, fans even gave them some ideas. “Like do I need chin lypo [sic]?? the dynamic duo never disappoints!!!!” a netizen laughed. It sounds like fans were ready for Giuliana and Bill’s comeback.
Giuliana and Bill Rancic took a step back to raise their son
Although their reality show enjoyed success, the Rancics decided to end it in 2014. At that time, their son Duke was approaching his second birthday. They were hesitant about having him grow up in front of cameras. Giuliana reflected, “Certain aspects of our lives need privacy. Bill and I are quite open, but it’s about our son. Until he’s old enough to decide, we’re committed to protecting him,” she said to HuffPost in 2016.
Following this mindset, their career choices continued to align with their family objectives. Giuliana departed E! News for good in 2019, wanting more time for her husband and son. “Choosing to leave E! News was motivated by the desire to spend more time with my family,” she explained to People. This provided her the flexibility to focus on other ventures like the RPM Restaurants and various business projects, on her own terms.
As Duke entered his teenage years, Giuliana and Bill felt ready to re-embrace public life. Excited about sharing the nuances of their relationship again, now two decades strong, they’ve returned with enthusiasm. “We are truly best friends,” Giuliana noted during her 2026 interview with People, adding, “We want listeners to enjoy this podcast with their own partners.”