Jimmy Kimmel to host the 96th Academy Awards for the second consecutive year and fourth time overall.
Jimmy Kimmel, known for his talk show, is set to host the 96th Academy Awards (Oscars) for the second consecutive year and fourth time overall. This follows the 2023 ceremony which garnered 18.7 million viewers, the most since the pre-pandemic broadcast in 2020. The comedian and late-night host's steady presence has been crucial in maintaining stability in the Oscars after the tumultuous events of recent years, including Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars. Kimmel's previous hosting years were in 2017 and 2018.
March 04, 2024
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