Television host-comedian Jimmy Kimmel is set to host the 96th Oscars in 2024, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Thursday.
“Well, I guess the secret’s out. Presenting your 96th Oscars host, Jimmy Kimmel. Welcome back,” the Academy wrote on X.
The 96th Oscars will mark Kimmel's fourth gig as the host of Hollywood's most prestigious night. Kimmel, the host of Jimmy Kimmel Live, previously hosted the Oscars in 2017, 2018 and 2023.
With this announcement, Kimmel joins the club of four-time Oscars hosts alongside actor-comedian Whoopi Goldberg and the late actor Jack Lemmon. Only Johnny Carson (5), Billy Crystal (9), and Bob Hope (11) have hosted the Oscars more than four times.
“I am enthused to announce that I am returning to host the #Oscars on Sunday March 10th. Please keep it between us, thanks @TheAcademy,” Kimmel posted on X, expressing his enthusiasm for the opportunity.
"We are thrilled about Jimmy returning to host and Molly returning as executive producer for the Oscars. They share our love of movies and our commitment to producing a dynamic and entertaining show for our global audience," Academy CEO Bill Kramer said in a statement to US-based entertainment magazine Variety.
The 96th Oscars ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday, March 10, 2024.
