Chelsea Handler's Unfiltered Summer: Critics Choice, Tennis Fangirling, and a Health Hiccup

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Chelsea Handler has had a headline-grabbing week full of milestone moments, major business plays, and viral commentary, confirming yet again she’s one of the most unfiltered and visible voices in comedy and beyond. The biggest news splashed across entertainment wires came as Handler was officially announced to host the 2025 Critics Choice Awards. This marks her third consecutive turn as emcee for the show, which will air live on E! and stream the next day on Peacock. Handler herself declared her excitement about the new broadcast home, saying hosting for E! feels like returning to her “birthplace.” Media outlets including Showbiz Junkies and IMDB News praised her previous hosting stint as a hit, cementing her as a high-profile fixture for the awards circuit.

But as social media lit up during her Critics Choice appearance, viewers were quick to note the medical PICC line visible on her arm. Handler addressed it directly on stage with characteristic humor, joking about the bandage and shooting down speculation about any dramatic maladies, instead weaving it into her trademark banter. Recent interviews revealed she’s been dealing with a shoulder infection, mentioning on the popular “Call Her Daddy” podcast that she was “in agony” and had fever, yet remained as candid and self-assured as ever. Coverage from Parade spotlighted this health twist alongside her comments about confidence, sexuality, and not caring about how she’s seen as she approaches her 50th birthday.

Handler’s social media presence remains as kinetic as her career, with Instagram posts on July 8 and 9 hyping an upcoming comedy show in Westhampton Beach, New York, set for August 21. She’s also been documenting her summer travels, turning heads with a viral reaction to an iconic Wimbledon rally between Novak Djokovic and Miomir Kecmanovic. Her NSFW commentary about Djokovic’s performance quickly gained traction among fans and celebrities, with outlets like Parade and CBS News reporting on her “tennis fangirl” moment.

On the business front, Campaign Live and Spreaker note her recent collaboration with beverage company Owl's Brew to launch her own Chelsea-branded drink line, another sign she’s leveraging her signature candor into entrepreneurial ventures as well.

Adding to her creative portfolio, Handler dropped a new episode of her “Dear Chelsea” podcast featuring Monica Lewinsky, underscoring her knack for timely, provocative conversations. While there have been no new scandals or controversies, Handler’s blend of irreverence, professional momentum, and openness about her health keeps her squarely in the pop culture spotlight as one to watch this summer.

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