Janelle James to Host 2027 Critics Choice Awards

The Critics Choice Association announced that Janelle James will host the 32nd annual Critics Choice Awards, scheduled for January 3, 2027, at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. The telecast is set to air live on E! and USA Network. The association’s announcement also set December 4, 2026, for the reveal of film and television nominees. Erin Lim Rhodes and Will Marfuggi are scheduled to present the nominations at noon Eastern time, or 9 a.m. Pacific time. The announcement is also planned for CriticsChoice.com, E! Online and the organizations’ social channels. James, an actress and comedian, is best known for playing Ava Coleman on Abbott Elementary. She won the Critics Choice award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series earlier in 2026, after four nominations in the category. She has also received five consecutive Emmy nominations for her performance on the ABC comedy. The hosting role follows four years in which Chelsea Handler emceed the awards, according to event coverage. The 2027 ceremony will be James’s first time hosting the Critics Choice Awards. Association CEO Joey Berlin said the organization was pleased to have her host and described the awards as...