Chelsea Handler Makes the Jump To Netflix

Chelsea Handler has made her mind up. Netflix has announced a deal with the comedian that includes a talk show as well as stand up special and four specials. Beginning in early 2016, the show will debut simultaneously in all Netflix territories for members to enjoy however and whenever they like. 

The format will continue to feature guest interviews as well as Chelsea’s signature opinions on news and pop culture.

While you’re waiting for the show’s 2016 premier, there’s plenty happening on Netflix for Chelsea. On June 20th, Chelsea will be taping a one hour comedy special at the Harris Theater in Chicago as part of her Uganda Be Kidding Me sold-out tour. The performance will be Handler’s first one-hour comedy special, and will premier on Netflix this fall, on October 10.

Then in 2014 you can look forward to four brand new docu-comedy specials to debut exclusively on Netflix. The specials will tackle NASCAR, politics, Silicon Valley, the NBA draft and more.

All three projects– the talk show, the one hour special and the four docu-comedies will be produced by Handler and her partners in Borderline Amazing, Tom Brunelle and Brad Wollack.

“”If I was going to continue working in this industry, I knew I had to do something outside the box to keep myself interested.” Chesea said. “I wanted to sit with the cool kids at lunch so I approached Netflix to make sure they were as cool as I thought they were, and when I confirmed my suspicions, like with any other future lover, I made my move. I’m more excited than I’ve been in awhile, and the team at Netflix is the most forward thinking, alert group I’ve sat down with in ages. No offense to the Shahs Of Sunset.”

Chelsea Lately ends its 7 year run on E! on August 26th.

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