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Chris Rock told an audience Sunday that he turned down hosting next year's Oscars after Will Smith struck him onstage at this year's ceremony. latimes.com/entertainment-…
Riffing with the crowd at a stand-up show in Phoenix Sunday night, the comedian said that he was asked to host next year’s #Oscars, according to the Arizona Republic. But he turned the offer down. latimes.com/entertainment-… Image
Referencing the murder trial of O.J. Simpson, Rock told the crowd that going back to the awards ceremony would be like asking Nicole Brown Simpson “to go back to the restaurant” where she left her eyeglasses before being killed. latimes.com/entertainment-…
Rock also said he turned down a post-slap Super Bowl commercial offer. latimes.com/entertainment-…
Speaking to Deadline, in May ABC President of Entertainment Craig Erwich expressed an openness to seeing Rock return to the #Oscars stage in 2023. Rock has hosted the show twice, in 2005 and 2016. latimes.com/entertainment-…
The film academy did not respond to a request for comment Monday. The organization typically does not share its discussions with potential hosts and is not expected to name an emcee for next year’s show, scheduled for March 12, until it gets closer. latimes.com/entertainment-…
In a roundtable interview with a group of reporters last week, recently appointed academy chief executive Bill Kramer said the group is looking to put the shocking incident in the rearview mirror. latimes.com/entertainment-…
“We want to move forward and have an #Oscars that celebrates cinema,” Kramer said when asked whether the 2023 show would address the incident in any way. “That’s our focus right now. It’s really about moving forward.” latimes.com/entertainment-…
Rock’s Phoenix show was the latest stop of his stand-up tour that saw ticket prices spike after his altercation with Smith. On stage, Rock has mostly steered clear of the Oscar-night drama. latimes.com/entertainment-…
Read more of Rock’s comments on hosting next year’s #Oscars. latimes.com/entertainment-…

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