Netflix’s first talk show is coming to an end. Deadline reports Chelsea has been cancelled after two seasons.
Hosted by Chelsea Handler, the talk show features the comedian traveling and speaking with celebrities, politicians, and other luminaries about current events. Previous guests have included Harry Styles, Amy Schumer, Senator Al Franken, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, and Jim Parsons.
On Facebook, Handler announced the end of Chelsea, saying she wants to spend her time on activism and civic engagement. The Netflix series will continue to air new episodes through 2017.
Read Handler’s full announcement below:
Like so many across the country, the past presidential election and the countless events that have unfolded since have galvanized me,” Handler wrote. “From the national level down to the grassroots, it’s clear our decisions at the ballot box next year will mark a defining moment for our nation.
For these reasons, I’ve decided not to return for another season of Chelsea, and instead devote as much time as I can to becoming a more knowledgeable and engaged citizen and to focus on projects that have significance to me. My goal is to be better informed, raise my voice, and participate in a more meaningful way. I want to travel the country and visit areas and people I don’t know enough about, speak at colleges and listen to students, and gain a better understanding of our political divide. I have joined forces with EMILY’s List to elect more women to public office, register people to vote, and campaign for candidates who are fighting for women’s rights.
I’m excited to share that I will continue my partnership with Netflix, working together on a documentary where I’ll engage with people I don’t talk with enough – people of different ethnicities, religions and political philosophies. Netflix could not be more understanding, and I’m grateful for their continued support. New episodes of Chelsea will continue to stream weekly until the end of this year.”
What do you think? Do you watch Chelsea? Are you sad the talk show is ending?
Chelsea’s ‘press release’ sounds like a way to cover the fact that the show was a failure. She’s just not funny any more. It’s a shame. She’s getting too political.
Never watched her before on Netflix and never wanted to. She would never talk to anyone that I was interested in and also not interested in watching her either. Goof Riddance to someone that I have never watched.
I agree with you. Not to mention that she is a foul mouthed person.