Comedian Jimmy Kimmel to return as Oscars host in 2023

AFP

Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel will host the 2023 Oscars ceremony, organisers confirmed, choosing a veteran emcee for Hollywood’s most prestigious showcase.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences hopes Kimmel, a popular US comedian who hosted the Oscars in 2017 and 2018, will help boost slumping TV viewership and bring decorum to the event after Smith’s outburst distracted from the evening’s honours last year.

“Being invited to host the Oscars for a third time is either a great honour or a trap,” Kimmel said in a statement. “Either way, I am grateful to the Academy for asking me so quickly after everyone good said no.”

The ceremony will be held on March 12 at its longtime home, Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre.

“Jimmy is the perfect host to help us recognise the incredible artists and films of our 95th Oscars,” Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang said in a statement.

“His love of movies, live TV expertise, and ability to connect with our global audiences will create an unforgettable experience for our millions of viewers worldwide,” they said.

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