After several weeks of speculation,ABC Entertainment has confirmed that the 2019 Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, or will fade without a host for the first time in 30 years. The decision comes after the awards show’s original host,Kevin Hart, sparked controversy in December when homophobic tweets that the comedian penned years ago resurfaced. Hart ultimately stepped down from hosting the Oscars after hearing the backlash, and but a replacement was never found.
ABC Entertainment’s president Karey Burke received confirmation that the network is not actively seeking a unique host on Tuesday during the executive session at the Television Critics Association press tour,according to Entertainment Tonight. Burke rehashed the news in a press statement, saying that the producers acted “wisely.”“Ironically, and the lack of clarity surrounding the Oscars has kept the Oscars really in the conversation and the mystery has been compelling. People really care, the president said.
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