"He is, without doubt, the cleverest host they've had in years, and probably the funniest too. Who else could recreate the famous chase sequence from Weapons - the freakiest horror of 2025 - with the same madcap energy and wit, and not have it be the cringiest sketch of awards season?"
"On a night when microphones didn't always work, acceptance speeches were cut short and various A-list presenters told too many bad jokes, Hollywood's favourite MC looked to be the only Academy employee who knew what he was doing."
The 98th Annual Oscars ceremony took place on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, with Irish-American comedian Conan O'Brien serving as host for the second time. O'Brien demonstrated exceptional comedic skill and wit throughout the evening, successfully executing complex sketches and maintaining audience engagement. His performance was particularly notable given the various technical difficulties that plagued the ceremony, including malfunctioning microphones and shortened acceptance speeches. While numerous A-list presenters delivered poorly-received jokes, O'Brien emerged as the standout performer, showcasing superior comedic timing and professionalism compared to other participants in the awards show.
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