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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences are still looking for a host for their 97th annual ceremony after prior host Jimmy Kimmel and comedian
John Mulaney have reportedly both turned down the gig.

The Oscars and ABC reportedly made an offer to Kimmel ù who has hosted the annual movie awards show already four times, including the last two years ù
but he said no, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

After taking on the gig last year, the late night host said, ôI always
dreamed of hosting the Oscars exactly four times,ö as previously reported.

Comedian and talk show host John Mulaney also reportedly was offered the job after thrilling the Oscar crowd at the non-televised 2024 GovernorÆs Awards this year.

The Oscars are now looking for a new host.

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After previously telling THR he would definitely consider taking on the
hosting gig, saying it ôwould be really fun. ItÆs hosting the Academy Awards. Johnny Carson did that,ö and telling the outlet in June that he ôwouldnÆt necessarily say no,ö heÆs reportedly decided to pass this year, the outlet noted. Both the Academy and ABC reportedly did not respond to THR for the piece.

Kimmel previously hosted in 2017, 2018, 2023, and of course earlier this
year.

In 2023, Academy CEO and President Bill Kramer said of Kimmel returning, ôWe are thrilled about Jimmy returning to host and Molly [McNearney] returning as executive producer for the Oscars.ö

ôThey share our love of movies and our commitment to producing a dynamic and entertaining show for our global audience,ö he added. ôWe are deeply grateful to Jimmy, Molly and their teams for their incredible creativity and
partnership and for going on this ride with us again.ö

President of ABC Entertainment, Hulu and Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals, Craig Erwich, also sang the hostÆs praises, at the time, saying, ôAfter his triumphant return to the Oscars stage last year, we are honored to have Jimmy back to guide us through one of the most beloved celebrations in entertainment.ö

ôHe is such a valuable member of our Disney family, and we could not be more appreciative of him and his entire team,ö Erwich added.

Kimmel is tied with Whoopi Goldberg and Jack Lemmon, who emceed the Oscars
four times. Celebrities who hosted more times than Kimmel include Johnny
Carson (5 times), Billy Crystal (9 times), and Bob Hope (11 times).

The 97th Oscars are scheduled to take place in Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

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