Chelsea Handler recently opened up about the true cause behind the end of her four-year relationship with Ted Harbert, the former NBC Broadcasting chairman who held the position of president at E!
Entertainment during the debut of the comedian’s late-night show in 2006.
During a conversation with Andy Cohen on his SiriusXM show, the 48-year-old comedian discussed her romantic history, specifically addressing whether she had ever been involved with a woman.
Handler clarified that while she had “slept” with a woman, she had never dated one.
This admission prompted Cohen to inquire further, delving into the details of her experiences.
Describing the encounter as akin to a Thr3some, Handler candidly shared that the experience was enjoyable and expressed willingness to engage in such activities again if given the chance.
She went on to disclose that the third party in the Thr3some scenario was the couple’s masseuse, a detail that significantly impacted her relationship with her then-boyfriend.
Admitting her attraction to the masseuse, Handler admitted to subsequent liaisons with the woman outside the presence of her boyfriend, leading her to realize that it was time to part ways with him.
Handler and Harbert initiated their relationship in 2006, coinciding with the premiere of The Chelsea Handler Show on E!
Network.
Despite moving in together shortly after their relationship commenced, the couple faced challenges related to maintaining boundaries between personal and professional matters.
In a previous interview with Marie Claire in 2012, Handler cited this difficulty as a contributing factor to their breakup.
Reflecting on the past, Handler now acknowledges that the Thr3some incident likely played a role in the dissolution of her relationship with Harbert.
Furthermore, she disclosed that she never informed him about her subsequent encounters with the masseuse in his absence.
In a lighthearted manner, Handler remarked that she hoped Harbert would hear about these revelations, especially since he is currently residing in Portugal with his wife, where they are in the process of constructing a new home.
Despite her past relationship experiences, Handler expressed a willingness to engage in threesomes in the future if she were in a committed relationship, emphasizing the enjoyment she derives from such encounters.
Addressing speculations about her career success being attributed to her relationship with a superior at E!
Network, Handler remained unfazed, asserting that her accomplishments over the last 25 years speak for themselves, regardless of any unfounded assumptions.
In addition to her past relationship with Harbert, Handler’s recent split from comedian Jo Koy in June 2022 marked the conclusion of their nearly year-long romance, underscoring the complexities and nuances of her romantic journey.
