Janelle James doesn’t mince words about her Emmy chances.

“I’m undeniable at this point,” the four-time supporting comedy actress nominee declares from Principal Ava Coleman’s boldly decorated office on the “ Abbott Elementary ” set. “I’m not part of the machine, and I don’t strive to be. I’m doing good work, and I continue to be recognized.”

With ABC’s mockumentary hit returning Oct. 1 for its fifth season, James is riding a wave of critical acclaim that shows no signs of cresting. But the comedian-turned-actress is promising the most significant character evolution yet for her scene-stealing principal.

For the first time in the series’ run, audiences will see Ava Coleman genuinely smitten. The character’s romance with O’Shon (played by guest star Matthew Law), introduced in Seaso

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