US TV host Chelsea Handler reveals ‘three abortions’ led to Hall of Fame snub

Popular US comedian Chelsea Handler has revealed some upsetting personal news on-air, triggering a wave of backlash on social media.

Chelsea Handler has claimed her New Jersey high school will not induct her into its hall of fame because she has been open about having abortions.

Livingston Public Schools officials, however, claimed to The Post that her comments “are false.”

The 47-year-old US comedian earlier shared that she had three abortions while attending her New Jersey high school during her guest host monologue Monday on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Speaking on the most recent show, Handler said: “Do you know what men on the internet had to say about (my abortions?)” she asked. “I don’t because I don’t give an f**k,” she said to the audience’s applause.

“But my old high school does,” Handler continued. “I recently found out that my high school in New Jersey, Livingston High School, is refusing to induct me into their alumni Hall of Fame.

Chelsea Handler guest hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live, revealing her private turmoil in her opening monologue.

“Jason Alexander and Chris Christie made it, but not me,” she said, referencing the Seinfeld alum and former state governor.

“Apparently, the school is upset about how much I talk about my abortions, so I decided to start a grassroots campaign.

“You should donate to Planned Parenthood, and then march, and then vote, but after you’re done with that, go online and tweet a message to the school district for my alma mater @LivSchools,” she continued. “Let them know how you feel about this gross injustice and use the hashtag #Hall4Handler.

“Have fun with it. Make me proud,” she concluded. “Livingston High, the hall is in your court.”

The funny woman’s request comes after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which had legalised abortion throughout the US since 1973, last Friday, upholding a Mississippi law banning the procedure after 15 weeks of pregnancy — and leaving the issue up to each of the 50 states.

However, Livingston Public Schools officials denied Handler’s claim in a statement to The Post on Thursday.

“Ms. Handler’s statements regarding Livingston Public Schools refusing to induct her into Livingston High School’s Hall of Fame are false. Ms. Handler’s representatives reached out to the district earlier this year expressing her wish to be included in the LHS Hall of Fame.

“Clearly, this is very important to her. Since it has been several years since anyone has been inducted into the alumni Hall of Fame, the district immediately looked into the possibility of meeting her request, and communicated directly with her representatives the process for moving forward. We are saddened that Ms. Handler would use her platform to amplify a political message at the expense of our school community.”

Chelsea Handler is one of the most popular comedians and TV hosts in the US. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images/AFP

They added: “Ms. Handler’s representatives emailed the district in February requesting information on how she could be included in the LHS Hall of Fame, which is managed by the Livingston Education Foundation (LEF), officials continued in the lengthy statement.

“Due to the pandemic, the LEF has not fully functioned as an organisation for several years and has new leadership. While the LEF considered holding a solo induction, they realised that as an organisation, they needed to adhere to an official nomination process for the Hall of Fame. Following several email exchanges with Ms. Handler’s staff in February/March about how the district could honor her and extended conversations with LEF leaders, the district clearly communicated to her staff that she would be considered by the LEF the next time candidates are reviewed.”

“The LEF has expressed that it is looking forward to bringing the Hall of Fame event back as soon as they are able. At that time, it can formally nominate and induct new LHS alumni.

“The district has reached back out to Ms. Handler’s representatives to find out if they can shed some light on the basis for Ms. Handler’s false statements. They have not yet responded to our emails,” district officials concluded.

Abortion rights activists have been protesting outside the U.S. Supreme Court ever since the decision. Picture: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/AFP

The Post has not yet received a response from Handler’s representatives.

Fans quickly followed Handler’s instructions and tweeted at the school district after her opening monologue.

“Induct Chelsea Handler into your Hall of Fame. She’s actively talking to women about abortion and spreading information and laughs. What’s the problem?” one user wrote.

“Honoring (sic) Chris Christie and not Chelsea Handler is about as insane as the president trying to choke out a secret service agent and grab the steering wheel of a car,” another claimed.

“Hey @LivSchools Join the century in which you live, and honor (sic) Chelsea Handler,” another quipped.

This story originally appeared on New York Post and was reproduced with permission

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