Chelsea Handler's Subtle Dig at Ex Jo Koy Wins Over Celebs at Critics Choice Awards

Chelsea Handler hosted the Critics Choice Awards, referencing her ex Jo Koy's failed Golden Globes performance and breakup in her monologue.

Chelsea Handler recently hosted the Critics Choice Awards, following her ex, Jo Koy, who hosted the Golden Globes the week before. Koy's jokes at the Golden Globes did not go over well, with Taylor Swift giving him a blank stare and his Barbie joke receiving a negative reaction from the audience. Handler, in her opening monologue at the Critics Choice Awards, appeared to reference Koy's attempt to shift blame onto his writing team. She also joked about tossing Martin Scorsese around like a little Italian meatball, with the crowd seeming to understand the reference, especially Will Ferrell.

Handler announced her split from Jo Koy in July 2022, and later addressed the split on a podcast, expressing love for him but also the need to choose herself. She shared an earnest Instagram post about the split, expressing gratitude for the experience and optimism for the future.

As a self-professed Swiftie, Taylor Swift can rest easy knowing that Handler hosted the show this year.

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