Chelsea Handler Denies Ralph Fiennes Dating Rumors — But Admits, ‘I’d Like to F***’

Chelsea Handler is finally addressing the long-swirling rumors about her relationship with Ralph Fiennes.

While appearing on the “Chicks in the Office” podcast on Wednesday, January 7, the comedian, 50, was asked point-blank about speculation that she and the Harry Potter actor, 63, were romantically involved after they were spotted getting cozy at last year’s Critics Choice Awards, which Chelsea hosted.

Rather than dodge the question, Chelsea leaned all the way in.

“So, I use the opportunity for these awards shows in the same ways to which I use my TV show,” she began, “which is to hit on men I’m attracted to. Last year it was Ralph Fiennes.”

The comedian then addressed the paparazzi photos that fueled the rumors — particularly shots of the two walking arm in arm after the ceremony. According to Chelsea, the chemistry was real, even if the romance never quite got off the ground.

“We had a great time but nothing happened. I wanted something to happen. We were trying to brew something, cook something up but it didn’t ever materialize,” she admitted. “Travels, scheduled and it just .. yeah, but I was looking to hit that.”<...