Jimmy Kimmel, John Mulaney Both Pass On Hosting Oscars Ceremony

Ben Affleck looks like a fun guy. Maybe he'll host.

Interesting that Kimmel said no, guess he doesn't want to be seen as a permanent host.

Jamie Lee Curtis would eat it up.

Bob Hope hasn't done it in while. Bring him back.

Jamie Lee Curtis would expect to be nominated for an Emmy for hosting.

Sandra Bernhard.

Rosie O'Donnell

Jimmy's just sitting it out because he wants to be asked to host the big 100th one four years from now.

I'm sure the seven viewers who tune in every year will be devastated.

Rebel Wilson!

Travis Kelce would do it.

Kelce is not a bad idea. Colin Jost?

The perfect choice:

Meghan Markle.

How about Will Smith?

Let’s ask Elon. He’ll do it for sure.

I’m available.

Movies are a dead medium.

Oh God this will be Glen Powell's next gig.

It's like 8 months away. NOW they are looking?

Do I have any films coming out? It's been years since my last nomination. The longest gap of my career.

The divorce, the lesbian, Mamie and now this? How much can I tolerate. (and am I really dating Martin Short? He's so well, short.)

Who the fuck would have wanted John Mulaney ?

It’s such a thankless job. You have little to gain and everything to lose. If you’re great, they’ll say it was okay, and if you bomb, you’ll never live it down.

[quote] How about Will Smith?

Hey, r14, keep my name outta your goddamned mouth!

R19, yes, they would be looking now. Whoever hosts will have to clear his or her schedule for the month or two before the ceremony. Unless you're Billy Crystal, who probably had a whole Oppenheimer-Poor Things medley set to a Taylor Swift song ready to go in case Jimmy Kimmel got in a car accident on the way to the Dolby Theater, it's not something celebrities do on short notice.

I'm free.

[quote]Who the fuck would have wanted John Mulaney ?

I would, he's gorgeous. I'd watch the Oscars probably with the sound off just to look at him, he's beautiful. I dont give a shit about the Oscars

Kim Kardashian

Martin Short and Steve Martin would KILL it, but I'm sure The Academy (and ABC) will say they're too old.

Not that he would do it after the Slap, but Chris Rock was great when he hosted before.

Martin Short hosting as Jiminy Glick

Suzanne Westenhoefer would be best

I'd ride them both

God, I would actually watch if Steve and Marty hosted. And I haven't watched the Oscars in years.

"Good evening! I was told there would be lots and lots of famous movie stars here tonight! Are you all waiting for them, too?"

"And the movies we're honoring! I don't go to movies myself, not interested, but they're probably all okay! Is there one about donuts? I would LOVE to watch "The Krispy Kreme Story"!

"I wish I could tell a joke, but I can't write well. I can't write 'funny'. I learned at dress rehearsal that many others can't, either! Now that was funny, you see. Are the stars here yet?"

"Well, this has been an experience, but it's time to leave. I find the shows on 'Shark Week' Must-See TV!"

Everyone loves Ellen

Kathy Griffin

Amy Sedaris

I’m with you, R26. Mulaney’s suits conceal much and I would like to be there when he did the reveal.

Mulaney probably refused as he couldn’t bear quality time away from his wife and child.

I'm available!

ChatGPT

"I was best Vairst Leddy and I be best movie award person. Give me call."

Anderson and Andy

Co-hosts: Brendad Ickson and Kitara Ravache

I gave some reason to hope that Donald Trump won’t be busy next spring.

Dave Karger and Alicia Malone.

You know you want me.

R28, Steve Martin and Martin Short were offered the hosting job two years ago along with their Only Murders in the Building co-star Selena Gomez, who presumably would be there to offset the age issue. They turned it down.

It will be Ariana DuBose.

Ryan Reynolds?

Chris Rock

Bianca Del Rio

I always liked Tina Fey and Amy Poehler but I read they had a falling out.

J D Vance

Hologram Whitney Houston

[quote]sSteve Martin and Martin Short were offered the hosting job two years ago along with their Only Murders in the Building co-star Selena Gomez, who presumably would be there to offset the age issue. They turned it down.

R48 - What?? Is there any reporting of this available anywhere? I do not recall hearing that. I also have a hard time imagining them turning the gig down. Steve has, of course, hosted multiple times, but Marty's never had a shot.

[quote]I always liked Tina Fey and Amy Poehler but I read they had a falling out.

Did they? Weren't they just touring together?

Mulaney did the opening monologue for the Academy's Governors Awards in 2024. Many people started to suggest him as a future Oscar telecast host after this appearance.

R48, from a New York Times article about the hiring of Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall as hosts. It's under a paywall, but the Archive link below might work for you:

[quote]Will Packer, who was hired in October to produce the Oscars telecast, explored several unconventional ideas for structuring the show, including the option to pair two hosts for each hour. Until this weekend, Packer was also in discussions to add the actor Jon Hamm as a fourth Oscars host, and invitations were also extended to previous hosts, including Chris Rock and Steve Martin. Martin was pursued for the role alongside his “Only Murders in the Building” co-stars Selena Gomez and Martin Short. But that plan was scuttled because of scheduling conflicts.

Sorry, I meant R56.

I know Eddie Murphy feels he is too big to do it but he would be great. There is always an air of class with Eddie while being down right hilarious. But I know Eddie he won’t make fun of other A list on this platform.

I’m not a huge fan of theirs but The Rock and Kevin Hart might be good.

Steve, Marty, and Selena would also be great, especially if Jiminy Glick makes an appearance.

I love Steve Martin and Martin Short together, but am I the only one who doesn't find Jiminy Glick funny?

Akwafina and Bowen Yang

Have two as co-hosts.

Kid Rock and Hulk Hogan would be spectacular!

Stormy Daniels and Pia Zadora

[quote]It will be Ariana DuBose.

Who?

Me, of course!

They should have Glenn Close, Bradley Cooper, and Amy Adams share hosting duties.

I know I can do it, because I work harder than anybody else. Why didn't they ask me? I know it's because I'm Puerto Rican and there's a lot of racism in Hollywood.

It's a shame Carrie Fisher never got to do it. She would have been a great co-host with Bruce Vilanch.

Chris Rock was offered the job the year after the slap. He turned it down. He said something like it would be like Nicole Brown Simpson returning to the scene of the murder.

What about Jennifer Lawrence? She might bring a bit of irreverence to the festivities. Or maybe Nathan Lane?

WE WERE INVITED BUT WE DECLINED!

R71 But she’s dead. Did he mean her ghost.

It needs to be someone to unite the country after Kamala wins the election. I think maybe someone like Tom Hanks.

They should have just a big screen with the winners scrolling like Star Wars font and have it be done in like 15 minutes. No host, no speeches, pick up your trophy on the way out.

R76 😂 right.

Give that comedian who bombed at the Golden Globes another chance.

Conan O'Brien should host. I think he's pretty funny, even though my first choice would be Ricky Gervais.

Just let Ryan Seacrest do it. He hosts everything else.

Sharon Stone would be terrific!

Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman did a great job when he hosted, so I'd love to see him back. He's the rare host without a comedy background to really excel at the job.

Kimmel is at the point where few really complain about him as host. A few on social media, but it will always be that way. I don’t remember reading one crucifying review of him a few months ago. But he probably feels that’s he’s been there, done that. They really need a NAME to host. So I honestly don’t know which direction they will go in now.

Grace Jones

Gayle and Oprah would be perfect.

JD Vance will be free.

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon

Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott

Ahem. I'm currently very available. Will work for food.

They should ask Johnny Carson. He hasn't done anything in awhile.

I can do it! Just give me my lines first!

R74 You might be retarded

Bring back Whoopi !

The ladies of The View are going to pretend she was asked anyhow, and she's going to pretend she had to refuse the offer, so make it official and ask her again.

It’ll probably be someone like James Corden.

Cole Escola should host dressed as Mary Todd Lincoln.

R83 Agreed. It’s because Hugh is an old school showbiz entertainer. You had to be proficient in multiple things. When you learn how to work the stage you can be amusing and get some laughs because the audience is just so entertained by your overall presence.

Will Smith is available.

You can pay me in lines.

[quote] Will Smith is available.

Chris Rock at R14 is available.

The obvious choice for these times is .... RuPaul to host, and her drag queens being the stage escorts or whatever they're called

Connie Stevens and Miss Angie Dickinson

The ideal trio of hosts: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Glenn Close and Patti Lupone. The stage setting can be that of the original mansion setting from "Sunset Boulevard", with all three walking down the staircase one at a time.

I'm available!

I like the suggestion of Hugh Jackman. For co-host--and hear me out--I could see Melissa McCarthy. What R98 said reminded me of something I thought when she hosted SNL a long time ago.

I think it was her first time, if she's hosted more than once (I don't often watch SNL). I was really impressed with how she handled herself in front of a live audience, knew how to use the stage, and knew all her lines, unlike the regular cast members. I remember thinking, "What a pro." And I do find her funny, if she can be reined in on the more tasteless stuff. I think she has a lot of talent and would be a good combo with Hugh.

Jamie Lee Curtis would make an excellent host, despite what some of you may think.

Totally agree R63 They would be great

R106 agree with you at lot. Melissa McCarthy is a very good host.

R106, McCarthy would be a great host, with or without Jackman. She's a A-list star with the stature within Hollywood to command the room and she definitely has the comedy background.

I assume she's been asked and turned it down multiple times.

Joe Biden is available.

R111, see R25.

Streisand and Redford - together again. They'll attract the Zillennial viewers.

ANYBODY but Andi Coen.

Melissa McCarthy is a good choice.

How about Weird Al? His opening medley would be great, he's funny enough without being too offensive to the delicate celebrities.

Andy Cohan

"I tell you again - pick me for movie award person ! I was once Vairst Leddy, and I talk seventeen langwiches , how you say 'floontly'. I look veddy sexy in evening gown. My titties are best. Please, pick me !"

Please please no matter what don't let it be Jimmy Fallon. He's NBC (the Oscars are always on ABC) so it's not likely but still. He'd jump to do it if asked.

How about Jennifer Lopez? If it wasn't for her current split with Ben I think it would be on the table. Attractive, female, high-profile marriage, can sing/dance and deliver a pre-vetted monologue.

Lopez isn’t well-liked in Hollywood, and part of the job of host is working the room. That’s why Steve Martin was so good at the job but Letterman failed. Your peers have to like you.

R118 She's boring when she's not entertaining. (Actually, she's become boring when she is entertaining.) She'd be another DeBose, who can't carry a show.

How about Faye Dunaway ? Those little homosexual boys in the audience will adore watching her host.

[quote]Please please no matter what don't let it be Jimmy Fallon. He's NBC (the Oscars are always on ABC) so it's not likely but still.

Letterman hosted even though his talk show was on another network.

Have some shitty AI bot host like the ones that make banking worse.

Elayne Boosler would be a riot.

Another vote for Melissa McCarthy!

If Martin Short was to do it AS Jiminy, he’d have to give a longwinded eulogy of Vivian Vance, even though she died years ago. Just be so twerked after the In Memorium segment and tie up the whole ceremony for ten minutes yammering about Viv.

[quote]They should have just a big screen with the winners scrolling like Star Wars font and have it be done in like 15 minutes. No host, no speeches, pick up your trophy on the way out.

Great idea. Do it like a Starbucks, some minimum wage worker writes the name on the trophies and yells out when they're done, come pick em up at the counter. All the mispelt or totally mangled name would add entertainment value!

Randy Rainbow! He's hilarious and he can sing/dance.

I hope this doesn't mean that Jimmy Kimmel's little boy isn't doing well. He's had three open heart surgeries.

[quote]Randy Rainbow! He's hilarious and he can sing/dance.

And he's hot too

Jesse Watters

The Trumpettes of Mar-A-Lago can entertain as I host.

Bette Midler and Bruce Vilanch

Too bad Gilbert Gottfried isn't alive. He'd be just perfect.

John Cena - really nude.

[quote]In Memorium segment

Oh, dear.

R129 = Miss irrelevant Rainbow

No one watches this shit.

I think Julie Chen Moonves should host the show, and do it "Big Brother" style.

"When we come back, it's the live voting of Best Actor and later...who will win Best Picture this year ? Stay tuned..."

R138 especially if she has that drooping eyelid thing going on.....

James Franco and Anne Hathaway, together again!

So many of these suggestions are for hosts over 50.

Why not pair a new hot star and an old beloved star, hour by hour. The show usually fails to entertain anyway in the segments that meant to be entertaining.

R139 And she could close the show with all the winners behind her, as she advises "Love one another".

It would be funny if Julie Chen announced a winner in a category, and then Jamie Lee Curtis stands up and announces she has 'The Golden Power of Veto' to eliminate the winner and put in a winner of her choice.

Oscars: Inside the Search for a Host:

[quote] So many of these suggestions are for hosts over 50.

Yeah, some of those named in this thread are feeble or near being so. A few are mentioned as joking.

Hosting the Oscars require a lot of prep work and rehearsals. Solid memory skills and stamina are expected. Related experience hosting shows are valued.

Johnny Carson

R21, As R57 pointed out, John Mulaney absolutely crushed it hosting the Governors Awards. And his bit presenting at the actual Oscars -- his extended monologue about Field of Dreams -- was stunningly funny and original. There was an immediate hunger for Mulaney to be the next Oscars host based on those two moments. I was not holding my breathe that John would get that phone call, but he did! And now I am rather shocked and disappointed that he has turned down the offer. He would have been a host for the ages. He's such a natural. Mulaney's opening spiel at the Governors Awards struck a masterful balance between poking a bit fun at the industry, and being reverent, classy and respectful towards the winners. He mostly spent his time making fun of himself, which is a refreshing delight compared to Gervais' merciless, vindictive, funereal and punk rock approach to hosting. It was a huge thing that people were talking about for days after John's two massively successful awards appearances, and I'm stunned there is a single gay on this site or elsewhere that managed to avoid hearing about any of it.

R21, I'm sure your 17 cats would be just fine if you got out of the house. For even just like, an hour. Be well.

Faye Dunaway and Hilary Duff

[quote] I'm stunned there is a single gay on this site or elsewhere that managed to avoid hearing about any of it.

It was discussed here.

Here's the DL thread about Mulaney at the Governors Awards

Wendy O Wiliams. Juliette Lewis in her pleather jumpsuit. Give us 50 Shades of Grey - Oscars Edition. Bring out the whips and chains. If we are going to inflict pain on the nominees for entertainment, give me a dominatrix over fucking pale, stale male Jimmy Kimmel. Let's get Armie Hammer co-hosting with Effie, demo-ing a reliable Hollywood bondage knot. Throw Jiminy Glick into the mix, have him disrobe and start making out with Jenny Ortega and Sidney Sweeney on top of a salad bar. Lukas Gage in angel wings descending from the heavens to spurt streams of glitter cum into the crowd like Gwar. Oscars So Black Vs Oscars So Whites interpretive dance-off to whatever song from Joker 2 will have been submitted for consideration. Ariana De Bose will reveal the winners via the medium of rap.

It's 2024, it is time to reinvent the wheel completely! LET'S ROCK!

[quote]ABC and the Academy are now back to the drawing board

Perhaps they should just draw a host.

[quote] Stick figures welcome!

I am available.

[quote]Wendy O Wiliams

Miss Williams regrets she's unable to host today.

We'll get an AI host. It's the way of the future.

The IBM. It is the future.

I still say Marty and Steve should clear their schedules.

WHOOPI ! BRING BACK WHOOPI !

They used to do multiple star hosts. Get Hathaway, Charlize, Michael B. Jordan, and some other guy and call it a day.

Susan Collins and George Santos( to take care of the diversity issue)

Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper

The Bogdanoff Brothers from France.

R163, They're dead.

Can I do it ... by myself?

R164 Omg they are? Both of them?? Was it a murder-suicide?

Meghan Markle does voiceovers. I'm sure she would drag the rest of herself along if she really had to.

[quote] They're dead.

So are the Oscars.

Anthony Jeselnik.

Seriously.

Just do AI Johnny Carson. Didn't he host a bunch of times?

Rob Lowe and Snow White

R166, they were taken out by Covid.

Whoopie did a great job. So did Ellen. Maybe they can go with Steve Martin and Martin Short. They have a lot of choices.

No one mentioned Kathy Griffin ? Isn't she on a rebound do-over sympathy tour ?

R174, see r36.

Jon Stewart was pretty good.

Carroll Baker - one last thrill on the way to the cemetery.