Jimmy Kimmel and John Mulaney turn down Oscars host role
- Jimmy Kimmel has declined to host the 97th Academy Awards on March 2, 2025, according to reports.
- Kimmel has previously hosted the Oscars four times, including the 96th in 2024.
- Comedian John Mulaney also passed on the job, citing upcoming special projects. The Academy has not commented.
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Jimmy Kimmel will not return as the host of the next Oscars, nor will John Mulaney, who presented the Governors Awards this year

Jimmy Kimmel not returning to host the 2025 Oscars
Jimmy Kimmel has turned down the job of hosting the 97th Academy Awards.
Oscars Still Looking For Host After Jimmy Kimmel, John Mulaney Pass On Gig: Report
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 — who has hosted the annual movie awards show already four times, including the last two years — but he said no, according to The Hollywood Reporter. After taking on the gig last year, the …
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