Conan O'Brien Returns as the Oscar Host for the Second Time! 🎉
- Set to oversee the 2026 Oscars ceremony.
Get ready for another round of laughter and glitz! Conan O'Brien (61), the quirky comedian, is set to host the 98th Oscar Awards in 2026. After acing his debut in 2025, the Academy couldn't resist inviting him back for another rodeo! 🎠
The producers Raj Kapoor, Katy Mullan, Jeff Ross, and Mike Sweeney will also make a triumphant return. Bill Kramer and Janet Yang, the Academy's CEO and President respectively, gushed about the team's spectacular performance at this year's ceremony. O'Brien received high praises for his humorous yet reverent take on the evening. 🤩
A Tongue-in-Cheek Response from Conan
Of course, Conan couldn't help but crack a joke! "The only reason I'm hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear the end of Adrien Brody's speech," he teased, alluding to Brody's record-breaking long acceptance speech this year. 🗣️
The 2023 Oscar ceremony marked a landmark in ratings with over 19 million viewers tuning in, making it a five-year high. Craig Erwich, President of the Disney Television Group, praised O'Brien's unique comedic style and was "excited to have his talents back on stage next year to deliver another unforgettable performance." 📺
Take a Walk Down Memory Lane
O'Brien is no stranger to the spotlight. He has made a name for himself as the host of his eponymous late-night talk shows. At the Oscars, he rubs shoulders with an illustrious list of predecessors, including Jimmy Kimmel, Whoopi Goldberg, and Steve Martin. The late Bob Hope set the highest standard with a whopping 19 hosting appearances, while Billy Crystal follows closely with nine stints as host. 🌟
The 98th Academy Awards will light up the Hollywood stage on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Tune in to ABC to witness Conan O'Brien's unforgettable performance! 🤩
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- Conan O'Brien, who hosted the Oscars for the first time in 2025, has been invited to return as the host for the 98th Academy Awards in 2026.
- In a tongue-in-cheek response to his 2026 hosting duties, Conan O'Brien joked, "The only reason I'm hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear the end of Adrien Brody's speech."
- With Conan O'Brien taking the stage once more, he will join the ranks of illustrious Oscars hosts like Jimmy Kimmel, Whoopi Goldberg, Steve Martin, Bob Hope, and Billy Crystal.
