Kevin Hart is slated to host the Oscars this year. The 39-year-old actor and comedian took to Instagram on Tuesday to announce the news, sharing a photo of an Academy Award statue.
“For years I have been asked if I would ever Host the Oscars and my answer was always the same…I said that it would be the opportunity of a lifetime for me as a comedian and that it will happen when it’s suppose to,” Hart captioned the picture.
Hart continued,“I am so happy to say that the day has finally come for me to host the Oscars,” he continued. “I am blown away simply because this has been a goal on my list for a long time….To be able to join the legendary list of host that have graced that stage is unbelievable.” See the announcement here.
The 2019 Oscars will be broadcast Febuary 24 on ABC.
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