Time is running out to make your predictions and get your office Oscar ballots in, because this Sunday is Hollywood's biggest night, the 96th annual Academy Awards. For the second straight year and fourth time overall, comedian Jimmy Kimmel returns to the Dolby Theater to host the Oscars.
Jimmy Kimmel is back, ready to roast the stars. He humorously mentioned, 'I saw all your movies. Now it's my turn to make you sit in a theater for three and a half hours. God help you if I know you. If you've been to my house, you're in trouble on Oscar night.'
Kimmel shared insights on his preparations for the show, hinting at potential topics for his monologue. He humorously mentioned, 'George Santos, yeah, it's safe, but I think it would make him so happy if he was mentioned at the Oscars and I'm not interested in making him happy. The Hollywood Strikes, yes, is something I will talk about, sure. Ken being nominated, but not Barbie. There will be some version of that, yes.'
When asked about his wife's influence on his jokes, Kimmel revealed, 'Yes, my wife on occasion will say like, is it worth it? And that's the best question you can ask me because sometimes the answer is yes, it is worth it.'
Donald Trump, a frequent target of Kimmel's jokes, remains fair game for the Oscars. Kimmel expressed his willingness to have Trump on his talk show, stating, 'There are a lot of questions I would like to ask him. I would like to get actual answers.'
The comedic feud between Kimmel and Matt Damon could also be revisited during the show. Kimmel humorously mentioned, 'He was in Oppenheimer. Everyone else was nominated except for him. Is he scared of the wrath of Jimmy Kimmel?'
The Oscars will start an hour earlier this year at 7 PM Eastern, aiming to keep the notoriously long show within three hours. Kimmel joked, 'The show will be starting an hour early and ending just as late as ever.'
As the anticipation builds for the 96th Academy Awards hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, viewers can expect a night filled with laughter, surprises, and memorable moments.
