Oscars 2020: Academy Awards show to be without host for second time since 1989
The Oscars will again be without a host after last year it went without for the first time since 1989 when Kevin Hart stepped down over homophobic tweets.
Karey Burke, president of ABC Entertainment, the network which broadcasts the show in the US, said the Academy would be sticking with what worked last year.
The news was confirmed on Wednesday by the body which oversees the Oscars on Twitter, ahead of the 92nd Awards on February 9.
Comedian Hart had been set to host 2019’s show but stepped back when years-old homophobic tweets resurfaced. In his place a string of famous faces stepped in to shepherd the night's events along.
A medley of Queen songs opened the ceremony - in honour of nominated film Bohemian Rhapsody - before comedians Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph took over.
On a memorable night, A Star Is Born co-stars Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga delivered one of the all-time Oscars moments with a steamy performance of hit song Shallow while best actress winner Olivia Colman's endearing acceptance speech was another highlight.
Awards show hosts have been in the news this week following Ricky Gervais's much anticipated return to the Golden Globes. The controversial British comic lived up to his reputation, with jokes on Prince Andrew and paedophilia.
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