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Chelsea Handler is all over the headlines this week with the official announcement that she will return as host of the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards, marking her fourth year in a row steering one of Hollywood’s buzziest ceremonies, according to the Critics Choice Association and widely reported in outlets like Awards Radar and UPI. The event airs live January 4, 2026, simulcast on E and USA Network, with a show that’s expanding this year to include new categories like Best Variety Series and Best Stunt Design, underscoring Handlers influence as she helps shape both prestige and pop culture conversations. In her statement, Handler summed up her signature blend of wit and self-deprecation, saying Kicking off the year with the Critics Choice Awards feels right nothing says new beginnings like a room full of critics ready to tell you how you did last year.
Handler’s grip on the spotlight doesn’t end at awards hosting. She continues drawing crowds at her Las Vegas residency Chelsea at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan, where she made history as the venue’s first female comedian in residence. The residency remains a hot ticket, sustaining her long-running relevance and serving as a live showcase for her unapologetic point of view as reported by Las Vegas Theater.
On the business side, Handler’s seventh book I’ll Have What She’s Having remains a recent bestseller after its February 2025 release, extending her streak of six number one New York Times bestsellers and signaling her enduring power in publishing. Her podcast Dear Chelsea, now a staple on iHeartRadio, keeps her voice in the digital mix with advice and candid talk that’s widely discussed on social media and lifestyle sites and her influence ripples through X, Instagram, and TikTok via Critics Choice and her personal accounts, where her hosting news is generating buzz and promo content.
Upcoming, Handler teases future plans about her 2026 High and Mighty Tour and, in interviews like a fresh one in Parade Magazine, openly reflects on her independence and confidence as she approaches 50, highlighting how her personal choices fuel her productivity and presence.
Despite regular social media posts, there are no major controversies or dramatic shifts in her public image this week. Coverage focuses overwhelmingly on her Critics Choice return and ongoing creative and live performance ventures, solidifying her role as both a comedy fixture and a cultural commentator as awards season heats up.
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