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Conan O'Brien, the stalworth comedian will emcee the Academy Awards show - which will be aired on ABC, March 2nd, '25.
O'Brien, 61, will host the 97th Oscars replacing Jimmy Kimmel, who was lackluster in his hosting last year and drew much deserved criticism.
This will be O'Brien's first-time hosting, but he has decades of television experience. He currently presides over a podcasting company called 'Team Coco' - which has a number of well-viewed podcasts, including: 'Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend'
He has had 31 Emmy nomination, which includes five wins for his work on Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons.
When asked about the upcoming Oscar gig, O'Brien quipped, "America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars."
For me, O'Brien will be a breath of fresh air for the Oscars. He is funny, self-deprecating, and a great announcer. He will be a vast improvement over Kimmel.
By: Jim Lavorato
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