Chris Rock has alleged he was offered the hosting role at next year's Oscars ceremony but has turned the opportunity down.
The comedian made the claim five months after he was slapped at this year's event by Will Smith in scenes which shocked the world of showbiz. Actor Will stormed the stage and smacked the comedian in the face on stage after he made a joke at the actor's wife's expense.
According to Arizona Republic, Chris told fans at his Phoenix stand-up gig of the show's approach. He is said to have told the audience that returning to the award ceremony would be like returning to a crime scene.
