Academy Reportedly Decides to Go Hostless After Kevin Hart Controversy
Written by SOURCE on January 9, 2019
In the weeks since Kevin Hart stepped down from his Oscars hosting gig, many people have wondered which celebrity would fill his shoes. Well, it seems we finally have the answer: No one.
According to Variety, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has decided that the 2019 ceremony will be conducted without a host—just as many people suspected. Insiders say this year’s award show will rely on a group of A-list celebrities to introduce various segments throughout the night; it’s unclear who will open the show, as the Academy has not commented on the reports.
If the reports are true, 2019 will mark the first time in 30 years that the Academy Awards went hostless. The first was back in 1989, when Rob Lowe opened the ceremony with a widely criticized musical act.
The 91st Academy Awards will air live Feb. 24 from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
This story is being updated.
