January 13th 2024.
In a recent interview on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Kevin Hart made it clear to his fans that he has no intentions of hosting the Oscars again. The 44-year-old comedian opened up about his decision and explained that there is no upside for him in trying to take on the role once more.
During his chat with Cohen, Hart stated, "Kill the idea of it, it's not going to happen. There's just no return of good. What is it doing for me? There's no upside at this point. That's the only reason why." He went on to mention the controversy from five years ago, when his past homophobic comments resurfaced and resulted in him being removed as the emcee for the 91st annual Oscars.
Cohen, who is 55 years old, acknowledged the challenges that come with hosting such a prestigious event, particularly for comedians. He referenced past hosts like Richard Pryor, Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, Jon Stewart, and Chris Rock, saying that "Some would call it a thankless job." Hart agreed, but also acknowledged the amazing platform that the Oscars provides, with millions of viewers tuning in.
The Ride Along actor explained, "I think at a point in my career, it was something that I wanted to achieve, just to add another accomplishment to my belt. But now, I'm past that. I don't need it at this point in my career." He also reiterated his stance in a later interview with Sky News, saying, "Whatever little hope you had, I want to destroy it right now. Those gigs aren't good for comics. It's no shot to the Oscars, no shot to the Globes or anything else. Those just aren't comedy-friendly environments anymore."
Hart made it clear that he has no desire to be in the running for the Oscars host again, and that he believes the days of it being a room for a comic are over. He expressed that he has moved on and is focusing on other projects. Despite the allure of the Oscars stage, Hart remains firm in his decision to never take on the role again.
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