Cuoco, who plays Penny on CBS's "The Big Bang Theory," hosted the most recent ceremony. The show won a People's Choice Award in 2010 for Favorite TV Comedy.
"It’s an honor to return as host of the 2013 People's Choice Awards and kick off awards season with one of the most fun events of the year,” Cuoco said in a statement.
The People's Choice Awards 2013 will air live on CBS from from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Jan. 9 at 9 p.m. (with a delay for the Pacific time zone).
