Conan O'Brien on How He Plans to Tackle Hosting the 2025 Oscars: 'I Don't Want to Let America Down'

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Conan O’Brien is fully committed to hosting the 2025 Oscars. The 61-year-old comedian spoke in a recent interview about his dedication to the Academy Awards, teasing his approach to his hosting duties. Keep reading to find out more… “It’s a celebration of an entire industry and people from every walk of life who give their blood, sweat and tears for show business.

I don’t want to let America down,” he told People in a recent interview. The talk show host also talked about his signature look, adding that he will need hair products to maintain his “iconic hair swoop.” “If I walk out there with floppy bangs, I think you’re going to see the stock market crash,” he joked. Conan also acknowledged the deep responsibility that comes with hosting the Oscars. “There’s no such thing as getting to a point professionally where there are no nerves if you’re working in comedy.

I am very aware that it’s an iconic show and can be tricky… I like to meet a challenge,” he said. However, he also said he plans to keep things entertaining. “If I think something could be funny.

I will do it to my own detriment,” he said. The 97th annual Academy Awards will air Sunday (March 2) and a slew of A-listers will have been recently announced as presenters.