Jimmy Kimmel is returning to the Oscars! On Wednesday, multiple outlets reported that the late-night host will helm the 96th Academy Awards next year, which will mark the fourth time he’s taken on the gig.
According to the outlets, Molly McNearney, Kimmel’s wife, who serves as the Jimmy Kimmel Live co-head writer, will executive produce the telecast.
Kimmel previously hosted the ceremony in 2017, 2018 and 2023. ET has reached out to the Academy for comment.
The news comes a week after the SAG-AFTRA strike, which began in July, came to end. The Writers Guild of America, who went on strike in May, reached a tentative deal in September. The strikes’ end paved the way for awards season to proceed as scheduled.
Raj Kapoor is set to serve as showrunner and executive producer of the telecast, along with executive producer Katy Mullan. Hamish Hamilton will direct the ceremony for the fourth time.
Nominees for the Oscars will be officially announced on Jan. 23. The 96th Academy Awards will air March 10 on ABC.
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