The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences are still searching for a host for the 97th annual Oscars ceremony after both Jimmy Kimmel and John Mulaney reportedly declined the offer. Kimmel, who has hosted the show four times previously, turned down the opportunity, as did Mulaney, who had expressed interest in the past. The Academy and ABC have not yet announced a replacement host for the upcoming event, scheduled for March 2, 2025. Kimmel’s previous hosting stints were well-received, with Academy and ABC executives praising his work on the show.
