The comedian, hosting the awards show for the third time, said she was "grateful" for the 'It Ends With Us' stars for being a "distraction" from troubling news.

Chelsea Handler took the stage at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards on Friday, Feb. 7 with her arm wrapped in a bandage. She previously revealed the reason, even sharing a photo of her arm the night before the ceremony.

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

Chelsea Handler took aim at Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively in her opening monologue of the 2025 Critics Choice Awards.

Chelsea Handler returned as host of the Critics Choice Awards and some bold outfit changes for the show. See her looks here!

Critics Choice Awards, Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively's legal battle got a shout-out from host Chelsea Handler during her monologue.

Chelsea Handler opened the 2025 Critics Choice Awards with a joke about the legal drama between "It Ends With Us" stars Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively.

Chelsea Handler and Ralph Fiennes recreated a moment from 'Babygirl' at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards Ralph Fiennes and Chelsea Handler teamed up for a cheeky Babygirl moment at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards.

Critics Choice Awards host Chelsea Handler on Friday poked fun at the feud between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. “Thank you for providing us with [a] distraction,” she said to the pair, after mentioning the Los Angeles wildfires and the tumultuous first few weeks of another Trump administration.