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Conan O’Brien will host the subsequent Academy Awards.
It can mark the Emmy-winning tv host and comic’s first time on the helm of the Oscars.
“We’re thrilled and honored to have the incomparable Conan O’Brien host the Oscars this yr,” Academy Chief Govt Officer Invoice Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang stated in an announcement on Friday. “He’s the right individual to assist lead our international celebration of movie along with his good humor, his love of flicks, and his reside TV experience. His outstanding potential to attach with audiences will carry viewers collectively to do what the Oscars do finest — honor the spectacular movies and filmmakers of this yr.”
Naturally, O’Brien joked about it in his assertion.
“America demanded it, and now it’s occurring: Taco Bell’s new Tacky Chalupa Supreme,” he stated. “In different information, I’m internet hosting the Oscars.”
Oscars government producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan stated, “Conan has all of the qualities of a fantastic Oscars host — he’s extremely witty, charismatic and humorous and has confirmed himself to be a grasp of reside occasion tv.”
O’Brien is finest identified for internet hosting the late-night speak exhibits “Late Night time with Conan O’Brien,” “The Tonight Present with Conan O’Brien” and “Conan.” He at present hosts the podcast “Conan O’Brien Wants a Buddy.”
Jimmy Kimmel hosted the Academy Awards in 2017, 2018, 2023 and 2024. He stated in August he had turned down a request to host the published for a fifth time.
The 97th Oscars will happen Sunday, March 2, 2025, on the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and can air reside on ABC.