Conan O'Brien will return as the host for the Oscars following a successful debut that secured a five-year ratings high. His renewal marks one of the earliest confirmations for an Oscar host in years. O'Brien humorously cited his motivation as wanting to hear Adrien Brody finish his lengthy acceptance speech. The producers behind the ceremony will remain the same, indicating consistency in the production. Bill Kramer and Janet Yang praised O'Brien's hosting skills, acknowledging the challenging nature of the role often seen as thankless in the industry.
"The only reason I'm hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech," Mr. O'Brien said in a statement.
"Conan was the perfect host, skillfully guiding us through the evening with humor, warmth and reverence," Bill Kramer, the academy's chief executive, and Janet Yang said.
"Hosting the Oscar telecast is often a thorny one. The comedian Chevy Chase called it the most thankless job in the world."
"The show's producers, Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney, will also return for a second year and the ceremony will be held on March 15, 2026."
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