The Critics Choice Awards audience appeared less than thrilled during Chelsea Handler's opening monologue. The awards season was delayed due to the massive wildfires in Los Angeles, which even sparked fears that the Oscars could be canceled.

Chelsea Handler did not get off to a good start at the Critics Choice Awards 2025 after she cracked several jokes that didn't land with the audience or viewers at home.

Critics Choice Awards host Chelsea Handler mocked the "It Ends With Us" legal battle between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, who were not present.