Jimmy Kimmel Turns Down 2025 Oscars Event : DisneyFanatic.com

Jimmy Kimmel Turns Down 2025 Oscars Event : DisneyFanatic.com

Longtime host of the Oscars, Jimmy Kimmel, officially drops out of next year's event, leaving ABC without a host.

Who Won’t Host the Oscars

Jimmy Kimmel and John Mulaney have both reportedly declined to host the next Oscars on March 2nd. Kimmel, a four-time host, turned down the offer earlier in the summer for undisclosed reasons. Mulaney, meanwhile, who received praise for presenting at this year’s Oscars, is busy with upcoming projects and a potential renewal of his talk show. Kimmel is currently tied for the fourth most hosting duties, following Johnny Carson (5), Billy Crystal (…

In Brief: Kimmel and Mulaney reportedly decline Oscars-hosting gig, and more

Scratch Jimmy Kimmel and John Mulaney‘s names off the list of potential Oscars hosts — sources say both have passed on hosting next year’s show, although there’s no official comment from ABC or the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Kimmel has hosted four times, including the 2024 Oscars, for which he earned rave reviews. Mulaney earned high marks for his turn as host of the Governor’s Award earlier this year, which many saw as an audi…