Kevin Hart to Host 2019 Oscars

Kevin Hart has been revealed as the host for the upcoming 2019 Academy Awards. 
 
It marks the first time that Hart has taken on the hosting duties, following back-to-back stints by Jimmy Kimmel in 2017 and 2018.
 
Hart took to Instagram to express his gratitude for the role, explaining that it's a goal that his been on his professional bucket list for a long time. He also promised to make the upcoming ceremony a "special one."
 
The 91st Academy Awards broadcast will air on February 24. Nominations for the awards will be announced on January 22.

Read his full post, as well as reactions from former hosts and other fans, below.
 

 

 

 

 

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For years I have been asked if I would ever Host the Oscars and my answer was always the same...I said that it would be the opportunity of a lifetime for me as a comedian and that it will happen when it's suppose to. I am so happy to say that the day has finally come for me to host the Oscars. I am blown away simply because this has been a goal on my list for a long time....To be able to join the legendary list of host that have graced that stage is unbelievable. I know my mom is smiling from ear to ear right now. I want to thank my family/friends/fans for supporting me & riding with me all this time....I will be sure to make this years Oscars a special one. I appreciate the @TheAcademy for the opportunity ....now it's time to rise to the occasion #Oscars

A post shared by Kevin Hart (@kevinhart4real) on Dec 4, 2018 at 5:01pm PST

 

Congratulations amigo - @TheAcademy made an excellent choice.  You are going to kill it https://t.co/OXmXIGVVD5

— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) December 5, 2018

"I'm so happy to say that the day has finally come for me to host the #Oscars." - @KevinHart4real

So are we. pic.twitter.com/DzZaKpdnYW

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) December 5, 2018

Everyone but @TheAcademy. But @KevinHart4real is a terrific choice.

Kevin? My usual trio of writers are @MattOswaltVA, @GerryDuggan and @MikeDrucker. They're multi-nominated joke-slingers. You'd be smart to hire 'em. Just sayin'. You'll kill anyway but why not DEVASTATE? https://t.co/Y6Y0H9BszT

— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) December 5, 2018

 

 

 

 

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Damn I've lost another Job to Kevin Hart. Congrats Cant wait . They got the best person for the job.

A post shared by Chris Rock (@chrisrock) on Dec 4, 2018 at 5:21pm PST