Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner, executive producers and showrunners, announced today that Jimmy Kimmel, host and creator of the Emmy-winning late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!, will return to host the 95th Academy Awards.Jimmy Kimmel, the host and executive producer of ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and one of the longest-running talk show hosts in American television history, just secured a three-year contract extension.Kimmel hosted back-to-back shows in 2017 (89th Awards) and 2018. (90th Awards).
Molly McNearney will also act as executive producer.
The 95th Academy Awards will be broadcast live on ABC and other networks across the world on March 12, 2023.
“We’re overjoyed to see Jimmy complete his hat trick on this global stage.”
We know he’ll be hilarious and ready for anything!”
Weiss and Kirshner agreed.
“Jimmy is the ideal host to assist us in recognizing the amazing performers and films of our 95th Academy Awards.”
His passion for movies, live TV knowledge, and ability to connect with our global audiences will produce a remarkable experience for our millions of viewers across the world,” stated Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang.
“The Oscars will celebrate its rich 95-year history, the collaborative nature of filmmaking, and our diverse, dynamic, and deeply creative community of filmmakers with Kimmel, Weiss, and Kirshner’s fresh perspective and masterful guidance.”
“Having Jimmy Kimmel host ‘The Oscars’ again is a dream come true.”
“As we witness every night on his own show, Jimmy can handle anything with heart and humor, and we know he’ll bring the laughs and joyous moments that define the Oscars,” said Craig Erwich, president of ABC Entertainment, Hulu, and Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals.
“We adore hosting Hollywood’s greatest night and can’t wait to honor this year’s cinema and storytelling.”
“Being asked to host the Oscars for the third time is either an honor or a trap.”
“In any case, I’m grateful to the Academy for asking me so promptly after everyone else said no,” Kimmel remarked.
The 95th Academy Awards will be televised live on ABC and in over 200 different countries on March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre at the Ovation Hollywood.
