Chelsea Handler responded to questions regarding her playful dig at her ex-boyfriend Jo Koy's controversial performance during the 81st Golden Globes in 2024. Jo Koy's opening monologue drew major backlash for perceived offensive jokes particularly a comment directed toward Barbie actress that was said during the event. Handler highlighted the value of skilled writers saying that she would have called out any comedian who threw their writing team under the bus during live performance for failed material on television.
Golden Globes Hosting Controversy and Handler's Subtle Critics Choice Jab
Jo Koy's Golden Globes jokes resulted in negative responses with a few comments specifically about actress Taylor Swift Robert De Niro plus Meryl Streep drawing boos from the audience members at event. Chelsea Handler referenced the comedian's decision to place blame on writers during a segment of her Critics Choice Award monologue stating unlike some she values writers adding specific credit to her writing team as she did. During the 2024 Critics Choice Awards Chelsea Handler gave credit to the writers following laughter during her segment with commentary including jokes of her own where she added Martin Scorsese was something she would throw "around like a little Italian meatball".
Chelsea Handler Elaborates on Comments Regarding Golden Globes Incident With Parade Interview
Handler shared her thought process during an interview with Parade Magazine saying that she would react negatively toward anyone that throws their writers "under the bus" particularly those involved with television performance of any kind. Chelsea Handler confirmed she never talked with Jo Koy since their official breakup but said that she does not wish to hurt him due to shared previous personal moments. Handler additionally shared her commitment to grace after past situations involving past relationships .
Maturity and Closure: Handler's Perspective on the Breakup With Jo Koy and Why Details Remained Private
Handler stated her breakup from Jo Koy represents the most mature ending to a relationship citing a focus on grace and respect for Jo Koy despite all that transpired on television during Golden Globes and Critics Choice event. Handler said she "honored the relationship by never divulging" specific reasons for their parting after their breakup in the summer of 2022 showing specific intent to focus on positive past times with Jo Koy after a previous negative split . Handler mentioned having many relationships in the past and the previous behaviors are now something she wants to improve and therefore change her approach to breakups and negative personal relationships in her life.
Longstanding Friendship Transitioned Into Relationship That Had Short But Significant Impact On Both Individuals
Jon Lovitz a mutual friend brought Handler and Koy together in early 2000’s marking a start of the friendship that evolved over time before transitioning to something else. Jo Koy also became a frequently recurring guest on Handler's television program Chelsea Lately that aired from 2007-2014 showcasing over 100 episodes involving a segment where a team discusses current events. Jo Koy and Chelsea Handler then moved beyond professional and platonic spaces when she initiated the new dynamic for a different direction in life in 2021 with confirmation from Koy stating "she basically asked me to kiss her" at that specific point in their personal lives.
Handler’s Positive Experience With Koy Despite Break Up
Handler frequently spoke on Jo Koy being a man that rekindled her faith in meaningful and personal relationships that she had all but given up on previously stating that her life experience changed significantly due to his love. Their brief dating period came to a break in July of 2022 which Chelsea Handler addressed on Instagram publicly to show appreciation with her noting that she felt “loved and adored” by him and further claimed it a "greatest gift" during her relationship journey with him that led to personal change and awareness. Handler stated their split as “amicable” highlighting a mutual respect and understanding in separation during the summer of 2022 .
Handler Addresses Backlash On Jokes On the Critics Choice Awards Platform
Chelsea Handler highlighted that she would speak against anybody that "throws writers under the bus" regardless of relationship status or personal feelings during interviews that occurred following Critics Choice Awards in early 2024. Jo Koy received strong critique for his blame of writers after his disastrous monologue during the live broadcast for Golden Globes 2024. Handler previously spoke at the 2024 Critics Choice Award where she mentioned she likes older men before saying that Martin Scorsese is some she would throw “around like a little Italian meatball”. She stated she liked older men at this time in her life while referencing iconic celebrities including Martin Scorsese that served to help build a bridge between audiences at that time during live broadcast for her segments.
Handler Claims She Ended The Relationship With Dignity After Other Experiences In The Past
Chelsea Handler has also spoke publicly she began seeing Jo Koy in 2021 before officially separating in the summer of 2022 which allowed a period of time for reflection and understanding of relationship dynamics. Handler additionally claimed she "honored the relationship by never divulging" private aspects saying also her overall behavior with split has been "mature and graceful". She explained to public audiences that she wants to grow beyond “immature and vindictive” reactions and therefore change behaviors when moving into “better” spaces as woman while publicly sharing past problems with handling relationships.
Chelsea Handler is scheduled to host the Critics Choice Awards a third consecutive time which will air on E! January 12th . Comedian Nikki Glaser is selected to host 2025’s Golden Globes on Jan 5 in the new year 2025 marking different direction in programming for the award circuit.