This year's Oscars gala will not be led by an official host, says Karey Burke, CEO of the broadcasting company ABC, which broadcasts the gala.
- Let me confirm this here and now. Together with the Academy of Oscars, we have decided not to have a traditional host this year, he says.
The 2019 gala was the first since 1989 held without a host after the intended host, comedian Kevin Hart, resigned to the mission when he was criticized for homophobic Twitter posts.
Held February 9Instead, the focus was on the Hollywood stars who presented the winners and a musical opening number signed by rock band Queen. ABC could then be glad that this year's gala broke a four-year trend of declining viewership.
Karey Burke explains that this year they want to spin on last year's success which, he said, contained "tremendous entertainment value, great music numbers and a lot of comedy".
This year's Oscars gala, the 92nd in order, will take place on February 9. The nominations in the various price categories were presented on January 13.