And he’s back! Talk show presenter Jimmy Kimmel will return as the host of the Oscars in 2023, it has been announced. The 95th Academy Awards will be Kimmel’s third time as host. He previously hosted in 2017 and 2018. Here’s what you need to know.
Announcing Kimmel’s return, the veteran producers of the show, Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner, said: “We’re super thrilled to have Jimmy score his hat trick on this global stage. We know he will be funny and ready for anything!”
Jimmy Kimmel Is Set To Host The Oscars Again
“Being invited to host the Oscars for a third time is either a great honor or a trap,” Kimmel joked in a statement. “Either way, I am grateful to the Academy for asking me so quickly after everyone good said no.”
Kimmel’s wife, Molly McNearney, is among the executive producers of next year’s Oscars. She also works as co-head writer and executive producer on Kimmel’s talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live.
The only people to host more times are Whoopi Goldberg and Jack Lemmon (4), Johnny Carson (5), Billy Crystal (9) and Bob Hope (11).
“Jimmy is the perfect host to help us recognize the incredible artists and films of our 95th Oscars,” Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy president Janet Yang said in a statement. “His love of movies, live TV expertise, and ability to connect with our global audiences will create an unforgettable experience for our millions of viewers worldwide.”
Among major awards shows, Kimmel most recently hosted the 2020 Primetime Emmys, memorable for its unusual pandemic-era ceremony held in a mostly empty Staples Center.
Added Craig Erwich, president, ABC Entertainment, Hulu & Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals: “Having Jimmy Kimmel return to host ‘The Oscars’ is a dream come true. As we see every night on his own show, Jimmy can handle anything with both heart and humor, and we know that he will deliver the laughs and celebratory moments that define the Oscars.”
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