Chelsea Handler to Host 2025 Critics Choice Awards; Ceremony to Air on E!

The 30th annual Critics Choice Awards will be broadcast live on E! on Jan. 12, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET, with Chelsea Handler returning to host the show. The show will be available to stream the next day on Peacock. Before the main event, E! will host a special one-hour red carpet pre-show.

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Along with the comedian and TV personality Handler returning to host the awards for the third consecutive year, the star-studded event will again occur at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. It will continue its tradition of honoring achievements across film, television and streaming.

“We’re thrilled to be working with E! to present our landmark 30th annual Critics Choice Awards,” said Joey Berlin, CEO of the Critics Choice Association. “With the incredible Chelsea Handler returning as our host, we know this special 30th anniversary show is going to be our biggest and best show yet, and we couldn’t be more excited to be airing the show live on E! and available to stream on Peacock next day.”

“Returning for the third year to host the Critics Choice Awards has been made even sweeter knowing it will now air on E!,” Handler said. “I feel like I’m returning to my birthplace.”

“E!’s longstanding tradition being part of many of Hollywood’s biggest nights celebrating achievements across all of pop culture makes it the perfect home for the Critics Choice Awards,” said Jen Neal, executive vice president, live events and specials at NBCUniversal Entertainment. “With Chelsea returning to E! as host of the telecast, this award show will be one of the season’s most anticipated events, and we look forward to partnering with the CCA in honoring Hollywood’s biggest stars across film and television.”

The Critics Choice Awards are bestowed annually to honor the finest in cinematic and television achievement. Historically, they are the most accurate predictor of Academy Award nominations. Bob Bain Productions and Berlin Entertainment will executive produce the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards show.

The complete timeline for the awards is below:

Nov. 11 – Nominating Committees begin deliberation (TV)

Nov. 18 – Submissions close for CCA TV categories

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Nov. 29 – Nominating ballots go out to Film Branch Members

Dec. 3 – Nominating Committees render recommendations (TV)

Dec. 5 – CCA TV nominations announced at 9:00 AM PT

Dec. 12 – CCA Film nominations announced at 9:00 AM PT

Jan. 3 – Final ballots go out to both Film and TV Branch Members

Jan. 10 – Deadline for returning final ballots at 9:00 PM PT (Film & TV)

Jan. 12 – 30th annual Critics Choice Awards

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