Conan O’Brien has been announced as the host for the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony, set to air live on ABC on March 2. This will be his first time hosting the Oscars, although he has previously hosted other high-profile awards shows such as the Emmy Awards and the White House Correspondents’ dinner. O’Brien is a well-known figure in television, with a career that includes hosting late-night talk shows and writing for popular shows like “Saturday Night Live” and “The Simpsons.”
In a statement, O’Brien humorously announced his hosting gig by jokingly referencing Taco Bell’s new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. He joins a long list of iconic comedy greats who have hosted the Oscars, including Johnny Carson, Billy Crystal, and Whoopi Goldberg. Craig Erwich, president of Disney Television Group, expressed excitement at having O’Brien as the host, calling him an “iconic roster of comedy greats.”
O’Brien left late-night television in 2021 but has remained active with his podcast and a travel show. The announcement of O’Brien as the Oscar host comes a year after Jimmy Kimmel hosted the awards show. With his wit and comedy background, O’Brien is expected to bring his own unique flair to the Oscars stage and entertain viewers on the big night.
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