( EW.com ) -- Kaley Cuoco is set to return as host of the 2013 People 's Choice Awards , CBS announced today . Cuoco , who stars as Penny on CBS ' hit comedy `` The Big Bang Theory , '' first hosted the awards show in January , replacing five-year veteran Queen Latifah . Her lively , self-deprecating performance -- along with cameos from Neil Patrick Harris , the cast of `` Parks & Recreation , '' and others -- garnered significant praise . `` She is such an engaging performer who brings an undeniable energy and passion to our stage , '' People 's Choice Awards executive producer Mark Burnett said in a statement . `` There is no doubt she will be a key part of what makes this year 's show a ca n't miss event . '' 'HIMYM ' react : It 's Bangtoberfest ! The People 's Choice Awards have aired annually since 1975 , with winners selected entirely by viewers and fans . The show is designed to celebrate highlights in pop culture -- last year 's nominees included , in various categories , Katy Perry , Glee , and `` Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 . '' The 39th annual People 's Choice Awards will broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre on January 9 , 2013 . See the original article at EW.com . CLICK HERE to Try 2 RISK FREE issues of Entertainment Weekly . © 2011 Entertainment Weekly and Time Inc. All rights reserved .
Kaley Cuoco is set to host the 2013 People 's Choice Awards . The show will air live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET and be taped in Los Angeles later that night. `` The Big Bang Theory '' The show will broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre on January 9 .