CONAN O’BRIEN TO HOST 97TH OSCARS

Emmy Award-winning television host, writer, producer and comedian Conan O’Brien will host the 97th Oscars for the first time on Sunday, March 2, 2025 on ABC.

“We are thrilled and honored to have the incomparable Conan O’Brien host the Oscars this year,” said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang. “He is the perfect person to help lead our global celebration of film with his brilliant humor, his love of movies, and his live TV expertise. His remarkable ability to connect with audiences will bring viewers together to do what the Oscars do best–honor the spectacular films and filmmakers of this year.”

Past hosts have included Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, Jimmy Kimmel and Bob Hope.

“America demanded it and now it’s happening: Taco Bell’s new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I’m hosting the Oscars,” said O’Brien.

O’Brien is best known for hosting the late-night talk shows “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” and “Conan.” Before his more than two-decade hosting career, he served as a writer for “Saturday Night Live” and “The Simpsons.” O’Brien currently hosts the podcast “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” and recently starred in the 2024 travel show “Conan O’Brien Must Go.” He has won five Primetime Emmys® and earned 31 nominations for his work.

The 97th Oscars will be held March 2 at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.