Fans slam Academy’s decision to invite Jimmy Kimmel to host again
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Jimmy Kimmel is gearing up to take the center stage at the Academy Awards for the third time. However, not everyone is happy with the announcement.
Here is everything you need to know.
Jimmy Kimmel will return as an Academy Awards host
On Monday, the Academy’s producer broke the news that Jimmy Kimmel will return as the master of ceremonies for the 95th Oscars Awards
The 54-year-old late-night show host talked about the announcement in a press release.
He said, ‘Being invited to host the Oscars for a third time is either a great honor or a trap.’
Introducing your 95th Academy Awards host, Jimmy Kimmel. Welcome back!
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) November 7, 2022
Tune into ABC to watch the Oscars LIVE on Sunday, March 12th at 8e/5p! #Oscars95 pic.twitter.com/qdFZYFeE2r
Moreover, he added, ‘Either way, I am grateful to the Academy for asking me so quickly after everyone good said no.’
In the meantime, many fans are not impressed with the Academy’s decision to ask Kimmel to host the event. They believe that there are certainly other talented celebrities who would have taken up the role of a host.
Meanwhile, recent news reported that ABC network has signed a contract with Kimmel which reportedly states that he will potentially remain in business through 2026.
Netizens slam Oscars for appointing Jimmy Kimmel as the host for the third time
Many social media users took to networking sites to share their thoughts over Jimmy Kimmel being selected to host the Oscars, yet again.
One user wrote, ‘Ratings are about to go down again. I love the Oscars and will watch them for sure, but come on, his shows were just not good. You had Gaga voicing her interest, you had the Only Murders folks – and you go for this? Heck, even Ellen’s show was better.’
Ratings are about to go down again. I love the Oscars and will watch for sure, but come on, his shows were just not good. You had Gaga voicing her interest, you had the Only Murders folks – and you go for this? Heck, even Ellen's show was better.
— Mika Engelhardt (@MikaEn2305) November 7, 2022
Another went on to say, ‘Oh goodie, 3-year-old tired rants about orange man bad. His own fans stopped watching his show, but, sure, pick him. Show his black face clips in the background while he belittles black actresses.’
Oh goodie, 3 year old tired rants about orange man bad 🙄. His own fans stopped watching his show, but, sure, pick him. Show his black face clips in the background while he belittles black actresses.
— Diane Phillips (@phil_diane) November 7, 2022
Moreover, someone else commented, ‘When are you going to do something new, there are so many people who could host, for starters Ricky Gervais, Graham Norton, Kevin Hart(btw I know he was fired but still), and more.’
when are you going to do something new, there are so many people who could host, for starters Ricky Gervais, Graham Norton, Kevin Hart(btw I know he was fired but still) and more
— Sanatani Batman (@its_a_warning) November 7, 2022
A different user chimed in pointing out, ‘Very very bad idea. The host should be someone directly involved with making movies in some fashion. This isn’t late-night comedy, It’s the Oscars!!’
Very very bad idea. The host should be someone directly involved with making movies in some fashion. This isn't late night comedy, It's the Oscars!!
— JamieDurward (@Wh28956221Janet) November 7, 2022
Another user noted, ‘You removed Kevin Hart as host cause of a joke about his kid, yet you allow someone who jokes in black face.’
You removed Kevin Hart as host cause of a joke about his kid, yet you allow someone who jokes in black face pic.twitter.com/FN9mMv1Ix2
— Mike (@MikesFavPorn) November 7, 2022
when are you going to do something new, there are so many people who could host, for starters Ricky Gervais, Graham Norton, Kevin Hart(btw I know he was fired but still) and more
— Sanatani Batman (@its_a_warning) November 7, 2022
Stop recycling hosts pic.twitter.com/gOP9Ks78x3
— mark andrews fan club president (@jvIias) November 7, 2022
Matt Damon pic.twitter.com/zotCIuxQAp
— Ram (@krisyohram) November 7, 2022
The Oscars were better without a host. And for godsake stream the Oscars on Youtube and Twitch.
— Magnitude Rev (@MagnitudeReview) November 7, 2022
