The couple confirmed the rumors on September 2021 with a photo of Handler kissing Koy. It was evident because of their videos and photos of hanging together. In June 2021, a rumor surfaced that they were dating each other.
She admitted to having feelings for Jo back then. Koy was a regular visitor on her E! Show late-night talk show, Chelsea Lately. They met through a mutual friend about 20 years back. Jo Koy is a famous standup comedian and one of the longtime friends of Chelsea Handler.