Chelsea Handler show will stop filming in August

October 21, 2013. Talk show host and actress Chelsea Handler arrives as a guest at the 20th anniversary of ELLE Women in Hollywood event in Los Angeles. (Reuters)

Chelsea Handler has set the date for ending her E! network comedy-talk show.

The network said Wednesday that "Chelsea Lately" will come to a close on Aug. 26.

E! will set the stage for Handler's exit with a monthlong celebration of special episodes and surprise guests.

"Chelsea Lately" has aired for seven years. It's seen weeknights at 11 Eastern time.

Handler had previously said she would be leaving her show this year.