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Janelle James named host of 2027 Critics Choice Awards
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Janelle James will host the 32nd annual Critics Choice Awards on 3 January 2027, opening the televised awards-show season. The appointment gives the ceremony a comedian and actor best known for playing Principal Ava Coleman on “Abbott Elementary”.
James succeeds Chelsea Handler, who hosted in recent years. The ceremony will take place at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and air live on E! and USA Network from 7 to 10 p.m. ET. Film and television nominations will be announced on 4 December; James has received five consecutive Emmy nominations and won the 2026 Critics Choice Award for best supporting actress in a comedy series.
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In short
- Janelle James will host the 2027 Critics Choice Awards.
- The ceremony is scheduled for 3 January in Santa Monica.
- Film and television nominations are due on 4 December.
How this story developed
- 1 week ago The association confirmed that James succeeds Chelsea Handler and highlighted her five consecutive Emmy nominations and 2026 Critics Choice win for best supporting actress in a comedy series.
- 1 week ago Further broadcast details put the ceremony on air at 4 p.m. Pacific Time, with film and television nominations to be announced on 4 December at 9 a.m. Pacific Time across the networks’ channels, the Critics Choice website, E! Online and social platforms.
- 1 week ago Janelle James was announced as host of the 32nd Critics Choice Awards, scheduled for 3 January 2027 at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, with a live broadcast on E! and USA Network from 7 to 10 p.m. ET.
Explained simply
The Critics Choice Awards are annual US prizes recognising work in film and television. They are presented by the Critics Choice Association, a group of critics and entertainment journalists, and are among the first major televised awards ceremonies of the year.
Janelle James is an American comedian and actor, widely known for playing Principal Ava Coleman in the television comedy Abbott Elementary. The awards ceremony has previously been hosted by comedian Chelsea Handler, and its film and television categories recognise performers and creative teams across both industries.
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Originally published by Variety as “Janelle James to Host Critics Choice Awards”.