Kathy Griffin named new host of "Fashion Police"

E! has named Kathy Griffin as the new host of "Fashion Police," replacing the late Joan Rivers when the show returns in January for coverage of the Golden Globes.

The couture-criticizing comedy series, which had previously aired weekly, will now present 17 episodes throughout 2015, focusing on high-profile red carpet and fashion events, E! announced Monday.

"I get it! These are some big shoes I'm going to fill," Griffin said in the announcement. "Joan was truly one of a kind. Now I hope you will accept me for me. I'm just Kathy. Did I say I'm just Kathy? I meant I'm Kathy F***ing Griffin and you celebrities better strap yourself in, as I am taking no prisoners. I am not holding back so DAMMIT let's have some fun!"

Griffin is an award-winning actress, comedian and author known for her biting comic style. She won two Emmy Awards for her Bravo reality series, "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List."

"Fashion Police" will welcome back panelists Kelly Osbourne and Giuliana Rancic, who will be joined by newcomer Brad Goreski, a fashion stylist, lifestyle expert and former star of Bravo's reality series "It's a Brad, Brad World."

"Kathy just feels right, and Brad brings a fun, new voice to join Giuliana and Kelly in this ensemble," said Melissa Rivers, the show's executive producer and Joan Rivers' daughter. "I'm excited to see where this panel takes this series my mother so adored in this next incarnation."

"Fashion Police" has been off the air since Rivers' death in September at age 81 after complications from surgery.