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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Entertainment
Scarlett O'Toole

Oscars forced to break long-running tradition after Will Smith's 10-year ban

The 2023 Academy Awards ceremony will be very different to previous years, as organisers have been forced to break a long-running tradition.

The change comes after Will Smith was banned from attending the star-studded event for 10 years for storming on stage at last year's ceremony and slapping Chris Rock across the face.

Traditionally, acting winners are invited back to the ceremony the following year to present an award to the new winners.

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