He’s Conan the Entertainian!
Comic and former late-night host Conan O’Brien will host this yr’s Oscars, for the primary time in his profession, ABC introduced Friday
“America demanded it, and now it’s happening: Taco Bell’s new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I’m hosting the Oscars,” O’Brien stated in a press release launched by ABC.
O’Brien is greatest recognized for his late-night internet hosting profession that spanned greater than twenty years.
Earlier than that, he wrote for “Saturday Night Live” and “The Simpsons.”
He at present hosts the podcast “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” and not too long ago starred within the 2024 journey present for Max, “Conan O’Brien Must Go,” that was not too long ago renewed for a second season.
He additionally joked that he needed to hitch “The White Lotus” Season 3 and supplied to play a male gigolo.
Regardless of being a legend within the leisure business, O’Brien has not but hosted Hollywood’s massive evening, although he has hosted the Emmys twice, in 2002 and 2006.
In July, Jimmy Kimmel and John Mulaney turned down internet hosting the 2025 Oscars, Individuals reported.
Kimmel, who hosted the ceremony in 2017, 2018, 2023 and 2024, informed the LA Occasions, “I know how much work goes into [the Oscars], so I thought, ‘Yeah, I don’t necessarily want to do this ever again.’”
Except for Kimmel, the newest Oscar hosts embrace Regina Corridor, Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer in 2022, Chris Rock in 2016, Neil Patrick Harris in 2015, Ellen DeGeneres in 2014, and Seth MacFarlane in 2013.
“Conan is a preeminent comedic voice whose decades-long success is marked by his distinctive humor and perspective,” Craig Erwich, president, Disney Tv Group, stated in a press release saying the information.
“He joins an iconic roster of comedy greats who have served in this role, and we are so lucky to have him center stage for the Oscars.”
“Conan has all the qualities of a great Oscars host — he is incredibly witty, charismatic and funny and has proven himself to be a master of live event television,” Oscars govt producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan stated in a press release.
“We are so looking forward to working with him to deliver a fresh, exciting and celebratory show for Hollywood’s biggest night.”
The 2025 Oscars will air March 2 at 7 p.m. on ABC.
