Variety says today that Hugh Jackman has turned down the Oscar producers. He did not want to host back-to-back plus needs a break between finishing on Broadway and starting a new movie.
Poor Neil patrick harris...he would be the best..but he has that "TV STIGMA" attached to him...so he wont get the job. Comedians or comic actors do well....timing is important if there are jokes..or musical numbers require a talented singer... My choices..
Whoopi Goldberg Bette Midler Alec Baldwin Sean Hayes or just bring back
Billy Crystal!!!
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I'd say Ellen DeGeneres has all four. But I wasn't a huge fan of her last hosting gig.
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I voted for Steve Carell. However, my personal choices would be either Steve Martin or Robin Williams.
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Tom Hanks will really doa good Oscar host, but we know he won't do it. Same goes for Will Smith.
Like what I've been pushing, I want Ricky Gervais to host the Oscars. I think he'll do a good job come Oscar time. Neil Patrick Harris would be an okay choice too.
Or Amy Poehler.
I hope The Office wins as Best Comedy Series for this year's Emmy Awards.
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Originally posted by LonePirate: If they wanted to liven up the show, then they should ask Lisa Lampanelli to host it.
Can you imagine! LL would have a field day insulting everyone in the room -- gays, Jews, blacks, latinos, seniors, and combinations thereof LOL!
The Oscar producers should select a shocking, out of left field choice like LL. I bet she'd have those stars walking out of the ceremony out of pure embarrassment.
Hanks is friends with Sherak. is also on the board of governors, helped push him to the presidency. If things get really dicey, he might be leaned on to host or co-host.
