Janelle James to Host 2027 Critics Choice Awards

Janelle James will host the 2027 Critics Choice Awards, airing live on E! and USA on January 3, 2027, from The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. This will be the 32nd annual edition of the awards.

The nominations for the awards will be announced on December 4. Janelle James is no stranger to the Critics Choice Awards, having won an award earlier this year for her performance as Ava Coleman in Abbott Elementary.

Janelle James has garnered five consecutive Emmy nominations for her performance in Abbott Elementary. She will debut her first hour-long stand-up special, Janelle James: How Romantic, on Netflix on November 10.

The Critics Choice Awards celebrate the year's most exceptional work across film and television. The telecast of the 2027 Critics Choice Awards will air live from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET/4 p.m. to 7 p.m. PT.

## Why it matters The Critics Choice Awards have been the place where the conversation about the year's best work really takes off for over three decades. Janelle James brings a singular comedic voice and sharp point of view to the stage, making her a great fit to host the show. The awards will recognize the best of TV and film, and the ceremony will be a special night for audiences on E! and USA Network.

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) CEO Joey Berlin said that Janelle James is one of the very best in the business, and they are honored to have her host this year's Critics Choice Awards. With her award-winning performance in Abbott Elementary and her upcoming stand-up special, Janelle James is sure to bring a master class in hosting to the 2027 Critics Choice Awards.

## What happens next The nominations for the 2027 Critics Choice Awards will be announced on December 4, and the ceremony will take place on January 3, 2027. Fans of Janelle James and the Critics Choice Awards can look forward to a special night of celebrating the best of TV and film.