Now That Kevin Hart’s Not Hosting the Oscars, I Have a Few Suggestions
Kevin Hart was slated to host
the Oscars next year but stepped down after people unearthed a series of homophobic tweets he posted between 2009 and 2011. “I have made the choice to step down from hosting this year’s Oscars,” Hart announced on Twitter. “This is because I do not want to be a distraction on a night that should be celebrated by so many amazing talented artists. I sincerely apologize to the LGBTQ community for my insensitive words from my past.”
Now that he’s out, though, I have a few suggestions for who should emcee Hollywood’s biggest night. In wake of this debacle, we’ll need someone who’s either queer or a fierce ally to the LGBTQ+ community, and they have to be funny. So, in other words, Paddington the Bear is the only man for the job.
Below, 11 people who I’d love to see host the Oscars (aside from Chrissy Teigen, who we all know is a shoe-in).