 Chelsea Lately is presented in a half-hour format, and airs every night, Monday through Friday at 11:30 PM. There is usually has a panel of three comedians, actors, etc. who talk with her about celebrities and goings on in pop culture (they chat at what she refers to as her "round table"). Round Table regulars include Heather McDonald, John Caparulo, Loni Love, E! correspondent Jason Kennedy, Hyla Matthews, Jo Koy, and comedian Adrian Brody. Handler also has an assistant named Chuy who sits across from the round table and interviews studio audience guests and participates alongside Handler in video segments for the show. She often has celebrity guests that she interviews on the show. Notable guests who have appeared on the show include: Drew Lachey, Tila Tequila, Howie Mandel, and Snoop Dogg. Handler stated to Jay Leno that she tries to have celebrities who have a sense of humor on her show. On April 11, 2008, the show had its first musical performance featuring Ray J who performed his hit Sexy Can I alongside Yung Berg. Handler also has had english pop sensation Natasha Bedingfield perform her hit Pocketful of Sunshine, the second live performance. |
