The Oscarsare facing a crisis — and awards season has just begun!
Hart opting out of the coveted gig came just over an hour after he vowed to not to apologize to the Academy.
“So, I just got a call from the Academy and that call basically said, ‘Kevin apologize for your tweets… or we’re going to have to move on and find another host,’” Hart said in a video shared on Instagram that he captioned “I know who I am and so do the people closest to me.”
Hart says he “chose to pass” because he’s “addressed it.”
With the comedian out, some celebrities have taken to social media to express interest, while fans have begun speculating who would be a good fit for the job.
Tiffany Haddish and/or Maya Rudolph
The two comediansstole the showat the 2018 Oscars broadcast. We’d happily take either, but the combination — a break-out star and a veteran sketch comedian — would be unbeatable.
Wanda Sykes
While Sykes thinks “Siri and Alexa” should hostthe Oscars, commenters have been asking for this industry staple to take the reigns.
Billy Eichner
In the past few days, Eichner has beenamong the most vocalabout homophobia in the entertainment industry. If nothing else, aBilly On the StreetOscars segment would be everything.
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Billy Porter
The Tony-winning actor was just nominated for a Golden Globe for his work inPose.In the show, Porter plays Pray Tell, an emcee of the 1980s Ball scene. It’s too perfect to ignore.
Kate McKinnon and/or Leslie Jones
Colin JostandMichael Chegot their day at the Emmys, so why not giveSNLstaples Jones and McKinnon the opportunity to flex their comedic muscles on Hollywood’s biggest stage?
Donald Glover and/or Childish Gambino
The multi-hyphenate performer just came off of aStar Warsfilm, and is versatile enough to handle whatever direction the night takes.
Benjamin Askinas
Awkwafina
2018 was a breakout year for the rapper-actress, fromOceans 8toCrazy Rich Asiansto dropping her second album. She can do it all.
Lin-Manuel Miranda
If there’s a song-and-dance guy for the job, it’sHamiltonpowerhouse Miranda who also happens to star in one of the season’s most anticipated films (plus it’s a musical),Mary Poppins Returns.
Robert Downey Jr.
Maybe Downey Jr.sAvengerscostarChris Evansis onto something? TheCaptain Americastar is eager to give his friend a shot at the gig.
Busy Philips
Could the hosting honors get passed from one late-night host to another? TheBusy Tonighthost hasexpressed interestin the job.
John Mulaney and Nick Kroll
If you haven’twatched the pairhost theFilm Independent Spirit Awards, you should fix that. The friends from college have impeccable chemistry.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
Hollywood stars don’t come much more charismatic than the wrestler turned actor.The beloved actor has flirted with running for President— hostingthe Oscarscould be good preparation.
The 91st Annual Academy Awards will air February 24th, 2019 at 8:00ET on ABC
source: people.com
