April 22, 2025 8:48 pm

John Mulaney and Jimmy Kimmel Both Turned Down Hosting the 2025 Oscars
John Mulaney and Jimmy Kimmel Both Turned Down Hosting the 2025 Oscars

John Mulaney and Jimmy Kimmel Both Turned Down Hosting the 2025 Oscars

The Academy Awards is Hollywood’s biggest night and a solid showcase for anyone willing to host the big event. While hosting the show can be daunting, it’s a great opportunity for comedic talent unless it’s the rare ceremony without a host, or when actors are tapped to run the show (we’re still haunted by the time Anne Hathaway and James Franco hosted the Oscars). The Academy likes to lock in a host in advance to ensure things will run smoothly, but it appears that two names are already off the list. One is a four-time presenter while the other emerged as a favorite following a hilarious bit at this year’s ceremony.

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​Jimmy Kimmel has hosted the Oscars four times while John Mulaney emerged as a favorite after presenting at the ceremony earlier this year. Read More