Chelsea Handler Strengthens Ties with E!

LOS ANGELES: Chelsea Handler has signed a new deal with E! Entertainment that sees her continuing to host and executive produce the late night talk show Chelsea Lately through 2014, along with firming up an agreement with the network for her production company, Borderline Amazing Productions.

Chelsea Lately launched in 2007 and is the highest rated and most watched late night talk show with women 18 to 34. Handler, a comedienne and best-selling author, hosts and executive produces alongside Tom Brunelle. Handler’s After Lately returns for a second season on November 27. Also, E! and NBCUniversal score first-look rights to all projects from Borderline Amazing.

"Chelsea is an extraordinary talent whose smart, clever, no-holds-barred point of view has clearly been embraced by viewers," said Suzanne Kolb, the president of E! "We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Chelsea as we build on the success of Chelsea Lately, which has become the late night destination for young adults, and collaborate with Borderline Amazing Productions on developing even more hit shows."

"It’s a great time for women in comedy, and it’s a great time to have real breasts," added Handler.