Janelle James to host 2027 Critics Choice Awards

Comedian and actress Janelle James has been announced as the host for the 32nd annual Critics Choice Awards. The event is scheduled to take place on January 3, 2027, at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.

James, best known for her role as Ava Coleman in the ABC comedy series Abbott Elementary, succeeds Chelsea Handler, who hosted the ceremony for the previous four years. James has received five consecutive Emmy nominations and multiple NAACP Image Awards. The nominations for both film and television categories are expected to be announced on December 4.