Chelsea Handler Turned Down Offer To Host The Spirit Awards

Hollywood News
Updated:February 25, 2017 08:37 IST

Authors: Rohit Upadhyay

Popular comedian and talk show host, Chelsea Handler, is not interest in hosting Oscars. She was approached by the reputed body, last year. Moreover, she was also offered the gig to emcee the Film Independent Spirits Awards.

Chelsea admitted that she accepted the offer initially, but then promptly changed her mind. When asked if she’d ever do network TV again, she replied, “I hope not. But who knows? I would never do a late-night talk show on a network. I might do other things”.

The star was also asked if she would like to host Oscars sometime, on which she said, “God no. Why would I do that? I was going to host the Independent Spirit Awards. Then I was like, “Why am I doing this? I don’t want to.” I said, “Yes.” And then I said, “You know what, I’m sorry — I can’t.” I’d maybe host the Golden Globes”. Chelsea said that it would great to host with another person.

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