Oscars is a tricky job; success as a comedian, as a TV presenter or as an actor in no way guarantees a successful turn at the ceremonies.
And a bad host can tarnish the night, for viewers and for the Academy. On the other hand, a great host can elevate an awards night beyond simply its winners and losers.
Frequent hosts Bob Hope and Billy Crystal became renowned for their ability as comperes, defining, for many viewers, their respective eras of Oscar history.
2019’s host-less approach was considered such a success that the 2020 ceremony repeated it; 2021 will see the ceremony forgo a host once again.
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