Chelsea Handler Ex-Boyfriend Jo Koy: His Job, Net Worth

They were the cutest. Chelsea Handler first revealed that she was in a relationship with comedian Jo Koy in September 2021 and the two seemed to be a total match. Sadly, the pair decided to go their separate ways right before they were planning on celebrating their one-year anniversary.

“Jo and I recorded this video early, but as many of you have noticed, it is with a heavy heart to announce that we have decided together that it is best for us to take a break from our relationship right now,” she captioned her heartfelt July 2022 Instagram video of the two. “I know many of you were invested in our love, and I wanted to express to you how much that meant to both of us. How much it still means. And how much I now believe in love for each one of us.”

Keep reading to learn more about Chelsea’s ex-boyfriend, Jo Koy!

Jo Koy Is a Comedian

The Washington native is mostly known for his Netflix specials Comin’ In Hot and Live From Seattle. He is starring in the upcoming film Easter Sunday with costar Tiffany Haddish. “Went to the theaters to see Top Gun last night and this happened,” he captioned a May 2022 video while spotting the film’s poster at a movie theater. “ So happy I got to share this moment with my son.”

Chelsea Handler and Jo Koy Have a Precious Relationship: Get to Know the Stand-Up Comedian — Courtesy of Chelsea Handler/ Instagram

Jo Koy Was a Regular Guest on Chelsea Lately

Before they were lovers, they were collaborators. Chelsea hosted the late-night E! talk show from 2007 to 2014, which included a round table segment.

During a February 2022 appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, the couple revealed that the stand-up comedian was initially offered a full-time position on the show. “Remember Chewy?” the “Dear Chelsea” podcaster asked Kelly while referring to her show’s sidekick. “Well, apparently, I went to [Jo Koy] first, and Jo turned me down, and then I hired Chewy,” she laughed.

Jo Koy Has a Steady Net Worth

Jo has an estimated net worth of $5 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Since he’s currently one of the most popular touring comedians, he’s making a — heavily — steady income.

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While he makes a generous amount of money, he is generous with it, too. He started the Jo Koy Foundation in 2009 and has thrown events to help raise money for The Children’s Hospital of Orange County.