Who will replace Hart as the host for this year's Oscars?
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Who will replace Hart as the host for this year's Oscars?
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Tue, 12/11/2018 - 10:39
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A view of oscar statuettes backstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center
JOHANNESBURG - It is still not clear who will host the 2019 Academy Awards following Kevin Hart's decision to step down as the host.
READ: Kevin Hart steps down as Oscars host
Hart decided to depart as the host of the show last Thursday after old homophobic tweets resurfaced following his hosting announcement.
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I know who I am & so do the people closest to me. #LiveLoveLaugh A post shared by Kevin Hart (@kevinhart4real) on Dec 6, 2018 at 7:31pm PST
The Board of Governors for the Academy is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, and will need to figure out who should host the glitzy event in February.
We thought we could help them out, below is a list of the top five candidates who would make the perfect host:
5. Donald Glover
Donald Glover's background in comedy makes him a strong candidate for hosting the Academy Awards. He was a writer for NBC's 30 Rock and his hit show Atlanta and music make him a firm favourite with the younger generation. Glover, also known as Childish Gambino would bring diversity to the stage.
Donald Glover arrives for the 'Fox, FX, National Geographic and Twentieth Century Fox TV Emmy Party'
4. Melissa McCarthy
Actress Melissa McCarthy has managed to establish herself as one of Hollywood's top comedic performers and although she does not have much experience with hosting, her outrages characters in movies such as The Heat, Bridesmaid and Identity Theft mean she can adapt to any situation, including hosting the Academy Awards.
Actress Melissa McCarthy accepts Favorite Comedic Movie Actress onstage during the People's Choice Awards 2017 at Microsoft Theater
3. Will Smith
The Bad Boys actor has managed to remain relevant in every generation, whether it's through music, movies or comedy, Smith is able to cater for large and diverse audiences and that would mean greater ratings for the Academy Awards.
Actor Will Smith is seen in attendance prior to the middleweight championship bout between Gennady Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez
2. Ellen DeGeneres
The three-time Academy Award host would would be a solid and safe bet for this year's open position. DeGeneres' previous stints as Academy host have garnered massive reviews.
Host Ellen DeGeneres speaks onstage during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2014 in Hollywood
1. Tiffany Haddish
Tiffany Haddish has managed to stay afloat following her break-out role in Girls Trip. Haddish has a long history as a stand up comedian and made history in 2017 when she became the first black female to host Saturday Night Live.
Tiffany Haddish attends the world premiere of 'Nobody's Fool' at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on October 28, 2018
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