The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences are still looking for a host for their 97th annual ceremony after prior host <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/jimmy-kimmel" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jimmy Kimmel</a> and comedian John Mulaney have reportedly both turned down the gig.
The <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/oscars" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oscars</a> and ABC reportedly made an offer to Kimmel &#8212; who has hosted the annual movie awards show already four times, including the last two years &#8212; but he said no, <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jimmy-kimmel-john-mulaney-not-hosting-oscars-1235961406/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according</a> to The Hollywood Reporter.
After taking on the gig last year, the late night host said, “I always dreamed of hosting the Oscars exactly four times,” as previously <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/jimmy-kimmel-will-return-to-host-2024-oscars">reported</a>.
Comedian and talk show host John Mulaney also reportedly was offered the job after thrilling the Oscar crowd at the non-televised 2024 Governor’s Awards this year.
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The Oscars are now looking for a new host.
Who would you like to see host the 2025 ceremony? <a href="https://t.co/L2thuMJD6r">pic.twitter.com/L2thuMJD6r</a>
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After previously telling THR he would definitely consider taking on the hosting gig, saying it “would be really fun. It’s hosting the Academy Awards. Johnny Carson did that,&#8221; and telling the outlet in June that he “wouldn’t necessarily say no,” he’s 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, “We are thrilled about Jimmy returning to host and Molly [McNearney] returning as executive producer for the Oscars.&#8221;
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“They share our love of movies and our commitment to producing a dynamic and entertaining show for our global audience,” he added. “We are deeply grateful to Jimmy, Molly and their teams for their incredible creativity and partnership and for going on this ride with us again.”
President of ABC Entertainment, Hulu and Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals, Craig Erwich, also sang the host’s praises, at the time, saying, “After 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.”
“He is such a valuable member of our Disney family, and we could not be more appreciative of him and his entire team,” 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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