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Variety reported on Tuesday that the comedian was in serious talks to return to the awards show. He previously hosted the Oscars in 2005.

“Chris Rock is truly the MVP of the entertainment industry,” said Hill and Hudlin. “Comedian, actor, writer, producer, director, documentarian – he’s done it all. He’s going to be a phenomenal Oscar host!”

The veteran comedian takes over for as MC after Neil Patrick Harris hosted last year’s telecast, which drew the show’s lowest ratings in six years.

In an interview with Variety last month, Hill and Hudlin said they were eager to give the ABC telecast a fresh look.

“The challenge is to make it entertaining,” Hill said, “so it doesn’t seem like a lesson, so the audience cares for people when they get onstage.”

Hill, a 25-year veteran from Fox Sports, also helped launch mega-hit “American Idol.” Hudlin and Rock worked together on the recently defunct TV series “Everybody Hates Chris.”

“We share David and Reggie’s excitement in welcoming Chris, whose comedic voice has really defined a generation,” said Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs. “He is certain to bring his amazing array of talents to this year’s show.”

Rock added: “I’m so glad to be hosting the Oscars. It’s great to be back.”

http://variety.com/2015/film/news/chris-rock-oscars-host-1201623174/

 

[JoJoShabadoo]

That's good, didn't see him in 2005 but he'll probably be a combination of edgy like Gervais, and safe like everyone else.

 

[strafer]

great

 

[Bronx-Man]

"Alright we filled the quota, we better not hear any bitching when the Best Picture noms come out." - the Academy

 

[excelsiorlef]

Was Billy Crystal just not available?

 

[justjohn]

#boycottoscars

 

[nilbog21]

That's good, didn't see him in 2005 but he'll probably be a combination of edgy like Gervais, and safe like everyone else.

I really doubt he'll be edgy at all

 

[newjeruse]

Great choice, though I thought it would be Schumer.

 

[Sanjuro]

Chris Rock in 2015...

Better than I would have imagined to be honest. I just didn't think he would be someone they would have went back to.

 

[Lord Virgin]

Get MacFarlane back, best host in years. Actually made it interesting to watch.

 

[newjeruse]

I really doubt he'll be edgy at all

The only reason you get a Chris Rock is because he's big enough to roast the stars in the audience.

 

[Jason's Ultimatum]

Dave Chappelle please.

But Chris Rock will do.

 

[TheAbsolution]

I hope he does that bit like he did last time he hosted where he goes and interviews moviegoers.
That was the best.
https://youtu.be/JerPfHYro1U

 

[rogue74]

I have no complaints about this.

I like the Shumer suggestion too though.

 

[manzoman96]

I'm fine with Chris Rock. I do want Billy Crystal to do it again though.

 

[sestrugen]

#BoycottOscars because white children deserve wholesome shows, not more PC anti-white diversity crap.

 

[Sanjuro]

Dave Chappelle please.

But Chris Rock will do.

Chappelle is still legit shook.

 

[Jason's Ultimatum]

Chappelle is still legit shook.

Wait what's the story behind that.

Edit-handshake lol

 

[Cagey]

At least now we know who won't be hosting the Oscars after the next Oscars.

 

[entremet]

Yes!

Love Chris Rock. Might tune in this time.

 

[Toa TAK]

Sweet news. Though I need Gervais and MacFarlane back again soon.

 

[Jarmel]

Chappelle is still legit shook.

holy fuck that's messed up

 

[perfectchaos007]

Was Kevin Hart not available?

 

[apocalidiot]

Was Kevin Hart not available?

Maybe everyone realized he isn't funny

 

[Sanjuro]

Maybe everyone realized he isn't funny

Or the approximate size of the Oscar statue.

 

[Charles Foster Kane]

All ceremonies are a terrible and cringe worthy, so it is actually sort of irrelevant who hosts the Oscars.

I wish they did something more straight forward and stopped with the horrible humor.

 

[jmdajr]

Chappelle is still legit shook.

that's harsh

 

[Jason's Ultimatum]

Kevin hart? Hahahahaha. I was just going to make a thread on why he's considered funny.

 

[Zoe]

Was Billy Crystal just not available?

He's still in the teepee.

 

[Shadownet]

Yo, no one leave Chappelle hanging.

You double back and give that man his handshake if you have to.

 

[MIMIC]

Chris Rock should host EVERYTHING.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

#boycottoscars

I read that as #Boycottotters for some reason. lol

 

[FTF]

Nice, great pick.

 

[Dai101]

Get MacFarlane back, best host in years. Actually made it interesting to watch.

True.

 

[shadow_shogun]

Still gutted that Eddie Murphy didn't host that year he was supposed to. Hopefully he end up hosting in the near future.

 

[Discotheque]

YEEEEEEESSS

I've been watching so many of his talk show appearances and sets on YouTube recently. Dude is hilarious. Id say the best living black comedian tbh

I hope he keeps it real. His monologue on SNL did not shy from controversy

Last time he hosted oscars it was pretty damn funny.

I'll actually tune in to the opening for the first time in years

 

[JinjoUnchained]

Get MacFarlane back, best host in years. Actually made it interesting to watch.

We Saw Your Boobs = best Oscar musical intro ever. NPHs song last year was really great too.

 

[shira]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvbFwj__frg

rough monologue

 

[Gentleman Jack]

I hope he does that bit like he did last time he hosted where he goes and interviews moviegoers.
That was the best.
https://youtu.be/JerPfHYro1U

That was phenomenal.

I have to wonder what % of the oscars attendees got the message tho.

 

[Officerrob]

I wanted Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin to do it another time, but Rock is good as well

 

[Discotheque]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvbFwj__frg

rough monologue

hahaha the oscars pussied out with the upload. they cut out his passion of the christ joke AND him airing out jude law.

here's the full one
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxtk2gRGiio

so good.

 

[Rhaknar]

whats that special he did with the "bullets should cost 100 bucks each" or something like that. Man I loved that thing

 

[BkMogul]

Hollywood is too PC for Rock, but I give the Academy credit for bringing him back. I loved his edginess, but I think he's probably going to be more neutered this time around.

 

[Ashhong]

His hosting of the MTV Movies Awards is still my favorite. Or maybe it was the VMAs. Whichever one had the R. Kelly jokes. HIlarious.

 

[freeofgreed]

Chappelle is still legit shook.

Wait what's the story behind this?

 

[DontBeThatGuy]

I hope he does that bit like he did last time he hosted where he goes and interviews moviegoers.
That was the best.
https://youtu.be/JerPfHYro1U

lol, Martin at the end.

 

[dead souls]

Chris Rock is funny but there is nothing that could get me to watch the Academy Awards.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Chappelle is still legit shook.

Dave played it off well.

I hope Chris opens with a roast session.

 

[Orkidea]

Chappelle is still legit shook.

What's going on here?

 

[Discotheque]

Chappelle is still legit shook.

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