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Chelsea Handler’s Netflix Talk Show to End After 2 Seasons

Handler will partner with Netflix on politically minded documentary

| October 18, 2017 @ 3:19 PM
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Chelsea Handler’s talk show is ending after two seasons on Netflix, the star announced Wednesday on social media.

The comedian wrote in a Facebook post that she is stepping away from the show that launched in May 2016, and will focus on activism for the next year.

She is also partnering with Netflix on a politically-focused documentary.

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Her full statement is below:

Like so many across the country, the past presidential election and the countless events that have unfolded since have galvanized me. 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.

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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.

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