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Chelsea Handler cancels comedy shows after ‘scare’ that left her hospitalized

Chelsea Handler, seen here at the People's Choice Awards in Dec. 2021, did not reveal the reason for her hospitalization but claimed she did not have COVID-19. (Amy Sussman/Getty Images,)

(NEXSTAR) — Comedian and former late-night host Chelsea Handler has been forced to cancel two of her shows in Oregon after a “scare” that landed her in the hospital.

Handler announced the news via Instagram on Friday, from what appeared to be a hospital bed. In the video, she apologized for the cancellations but did not elaborate on her health issue. She did, however, reveal that she was not sick with COVID-19.

“I’m sorry that I had to cancel. But I’m OK. And I’m not pregnant,” she added.

The two canceled shows — which were scheduled for Feb. 4 in Portland and Feb. 5 in Eugene — have been rescheduled for March 5 and March 4, respectively.

“Chelsea is deeply saddened to have to cancel tonight’s and tomorrow’s Portland and Eugene shows and looks forward to giving you a spectacular show in the near future,” reads a statement shared to Handler’s social media on Friday.

Handler, 46, kicked off her Vaccinated & Horny tour in September 2021. Her performances are currently scheduled through October 2022.