Oscar 2023: Jimmy Kimmel returns to present the 95th edition

The US Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences already has a presenter for the 95th Oscars: Jimmy Kimmel will repeat himself at the helm of the evening after the 2017 and 2018 ceremonies. In the galas of 2019, 2020 and 2021, the Academy renounced the figure of guest and in 2022 it put three co-hosts, Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes; but in the face of the next edition and in the face of the growing loss of audience, the executive producers of the awards, Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner, have decided to return to the classic model.

It will be the third time that the presenter and comedian has hosted the gala, 2017 will be the famous and infamous “Star City: La La Land” and “Moonlight” ceremony. Kimmel thus reaches Jerry Lewis, Steve Martin, Conrad Nagel and David Niven, all Oscars presenters on 3 occasions, despite being overtaken by Whoopi Goldberg and Jack Lemmon (4), Johnny Carson (5), Billy Crystal (9) and Bob Hope (11).

In a statement, Kimmel expressed how honored it is to be invited again to lead the world’s most popular film awards, though he also says it comes with “catch”: “Anyway, I’m grateful to the academy for asking me so quickly after all the good guys said no.” Although he’s joking, we don’t know if the job has already been offered to anyone else aside from Chris Rock, who turned down the opportunity. The gala has been broadcast since 1976 on ABC, the network where Kimmel works and for which he has just signed a three-season contract for his show, ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’.

Will it interest the public again?

“Jimmy is the perfect host to help us recognize the amazing artists and films at our 95th Academy Awards”Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang said in a joint statement. “His love for movies, His live television experience and ability to connect with audiences around the world will create an unforgettable experience for our millions of viewers around the world. ” Craig Erwich, president of ABC Entertainment, Hulu and Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals, added: “Himmy Kimmel returning to host the Oscars is a dream come true. As we see every night on his show, Jimmy can handle anything with heart and humor and we know he will deliver the laughs and party moments that define Jimmy Kimmel.” the Oscars “. In Kimmel’s resume regarding awards gala, we also find him as a presenter at the 2012, 2016 and 2020 Emmy Awards.

Now that we know who will be in charge of the ceremony, we just have to know the nominated films, including ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, ‘The Fabelmans’,’ All at once everywhere “,” Avatar : the sense of water “or” Babylon. “Academy members will vote from 12 to 17 January and the official nominations will be known on the 24th of the same month. Following this, the gala will take place on March 12, 2023, as always at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.