Kevin Hart to Host Oscars in 2019
Kevin Hart has landed a big gig, as host of the 91st Academy Awards.
The funnyman announced the plum booking on Tuesday via Instagram, saying “the day has finally come” after apparently being beseeched to host the Oscars in the past. “To be able to join the legendary list of host [sic] that have graced that stage is unbelievable.”
Jimmy Kimmel hosted this year’s Oscars telecast, which drew an all-time low audience of 24.4 million total viewers. Chris Rock, Neil Patrick Harris, Ellen DeGeneres and Seth MacFarlane hosted the immediate years prior to that.
The 91st Academy Awards — which will not yet feature a “Best in Popular Film” category — will air Sunday, Feb. 24 on ABC.
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