Chelsea Handler’s Candid New Confession Goes Viral—Here’s What She Revealed

H2: Chelsea Handler Returns With New Netflix Special “The Feeling” Fresh off turning 50, comedian-author Chelsea Handler is back on Netflix with “The Feeling,” a stand-up hour written by Handler and directed by Shannon Hartman. The special, which premiered worldwide this week, sees the comic riff on Thanksgiving disasters, dating misfires and her infamous Bill Cosby encounter, reinforcing her signature mix of brash honesty and political bite. H2: Set to Host the 30th Critics Choice Awards in January 2025 Handler’s screen time won’t end with her special. The Critics Choice Association confirmed she will emcee the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards on January 12, 2025, live on E!—marking her second consecutive year helming the ceremony. Industry insiders expect her no-holds-barred monologue to be a ratings driver and social-media lightning rod. H2: Little Big Bitch Tour Adds New 2026 Las Vegas Dates On the road, Handler’s “Little Big Bitch Tour” has added a fresh block of shows at The Chelsea inside Las Vegas’ Cosmopolitan resort for early 2026, capitalizing on brisk ticket demand from her U.S. theater run. Pre-sale codes were released via her official site and newsletter subscribers snapped up prime seats within hours. H2: Headlining Rochester Fringe Festival This September Festival circuit buzz is also building: organizers of the 2025 Rochester Fringe Festival announced Handler as the marquee act for September 13 at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. Her set will anchor the 12-day arts celebration and is expected to draw record foot traffic to downtown Rochester. H2: Oscars After-Party Sparks Ralph Fiennes Dating Rumors In March, paparazzi photos of Handler linking arms with Oscar-nominated actor Ralph Fiennes while leaving Vanity Fair’s 2025 Oscars after-party ignited speculation of a budding romance. Neither star has confirmed the relationship, but the viral images sent social platforms buzzing and propelled the comedian to the top of entertainment headlines. H2: New York Times Bestseller and Multimedia Expansion Beyond the stage, Handler’s memoir “I’ll Have What She’s Having” continues its run on The New York Times bestseller list, while her “Dear Chelsea” podcast launched season 4 with a slate of A-list guests, bolstering her cross-platform footprint. H2: Why Chelsea Handler Is Trending Now • Multiple touch-points—Netflix special, awards-show hosting, tour extensions, festival headliner slot—are creating sustained search demand. • Celebrity-dating chatter fuels tabloid clicks and social engagement. • The comedian’s transparency on politics, aging and singlehood resonates with millennial and Gen X audiences who dominate streaming viewership. H2: What’s Next Expect announcements of additional 2025 U.S. tour legs and possible international dates as “The Feeling” streams globally. With Handler doubling down on stand-up, streaming and live events, her brand of fearless comedy shows no signs of slowing.