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Chelsea Handler Publicly Confirms New Romance with Mystery Man Met at Las Vegas Blackjack Table

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by Chris Tremblay  Mar 12

Chelsea Handler recently revealed the origin of her latest romance during an interview promoting her comedy residency at The Chelsea theatre in The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The 51-year-old comedian and television host met her new partner at a blackjack table while she was on a losing streak.

Noticing a man in a cowboy hat with a substantial stack of chips, Handler approached him and asked, “Hey, buddy, can I borrow $1,000? I’m gonna start winning right away.” The man promptly agreed. After winning back her losses, Handler repaid the $1,000 and jokingly gave him an extra thousand as "interest" before reclaiming it, quipping that he didn’t actually deserve it.

The following day, Handler’s friend Terrence—who had observed the chemistry between them—shared her phone number with the man. This led to a text exchange where Handler "tested" him by sharing her upcoming Antarctica travel itinerary; he immediately booked a ticket to meet her there for their first official date. While Handler affectionately refers to her partner as "Cowboy," she has declined to disclose his full legal identity.

She described the romance as ongoing, stating, “I’m still going strong with this guy. It’s hot, and a woman like me needs a big move like that.”

This disclosure coincides with Handler’s return to her monthly comedy residency at The Chelsea theatre, which she launched in September 2024 as the venue’s first female comic resident headliner, following an approach by Live Nation Las Vegas. She emphasized that the story remains personal and off-limits for her stand-up routine, reserving it for interviews: “That’s a personal story. I don’t talk about it on the stage, only to reporters.”

Handler’s candidness about her romantic life aligns with her history of openness in her comedy and media appearances, often blending personal anecdotes with humor. Beyond the residency, she is launching her High and Mighty U.S. tour and developing a Hulu series titled Townhouse. The story has garnered attention across entertainment outlets, highlighting Handler’s spontaneous approach to relationships amid her busy professional schedule.

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