Chelsea Handler wants producers of Hollywood's biggest award shows to give women more hosting opportunities. "It's just nicer to have women host these types of things," Handler, 50, shared on the Tuesday, January 13, episode of Dear Media's "Not Skinny But Not Fat" podcast. "We're just better at this kind of thing in hosting, in actually being a host and bringing everyone in and setting the tone and the vibe. That's a female thing. We're good at that." Earlier this month, Handler had the opportunity to host the 2026 Critics Choice Awards for the fourth year in a row. While she revealed to podcast host Amanda Hirsch that most Hollywood stars can only host one awards show per year, she would "probably" do the Oscars if asked. Leo DiCaprio Reacts to Chelsea Handler's Critics Choice Monologue Yacht Joke "Women should be hosting awards shows," she added. "I totally think it would be really nice if one of these years, it's only women." On Sunday, January 11, comedian Nikki Glaser returned to host the 2026 Golden Globes. While it's unclear when Handler's latest podcast appearance was recorded, the former Chelsea Lately host was excited that Glaser, 41, had the opportunity to run the show. "They had Jo Koy and then they had Jerrod Carmichael one year and that wasn't going well," she said. "Then Nikki came in and she saved the Globes but I've been doing the Critics for four years and I think Taye Diggs did it before me." Chelsea Handler Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association During her opening monologue at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, Handler made jokes about a wide variety of celebrities, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Nicki Minaj and Kevin Costner. After some time has passed, Handler is confident she "put the edgiest stuff in there." "I thought of some jokes the next day and I was like, 'Oh s***' but that's always the case," she said before recalling her mindset ahead of showtime. "I get excited. Nerves are good. I'm not afraid of nerves. If you're nervous, you care but I'm confident in my competency. I'm a comedian. I've been doing this for a long time." While attending iHeartRadio's Jingle Ball in December 2025, Handler reiterated to Us Weekly that she tries not to overprepare before a hosting gig. Nikki Glaser Is Glad Leo DiCaprio Laughed at Critics Choice Joke About Him "I like to keep it loose and real. I don't go and practice my monologue. I spend many years writing a monologue every day, so I kind of just do a crunch time," she explained. "I watch all the movies. I'm communicating with my writers, and I give an angle that I want to attack or hit. Then we have a good time with it. It's a really fun, loose show." As Handler prepares to enjoy the rest of the season away from the stage, she is open to more hosting opportunities in the future. "We'll see. It depends what kind of mood I'm in," she joked in her latest podcast appearance. "Every year I say yes when I feel like it. ... It was really fun. I love having fun. I like to make sure my job is fun and that I provide fun for other people and that when you're around me, you're going to have fun."