«Breaking News» Kevin Hart CONFIRMS he will host the 2019 Oscars and calls it 'the opportunity of a lifetime'

Kevin Hart will host the 91st Academy Awards in February 2019. 

The comedian and actor took to social media Tuesday afternoon to confirm the news after rumors swirled he'd been approached by Oscars organizers about the prestigious gig.

'I am so happy to say that the day has finally come for me to host the Oscars,' the 39-year-old wrote on Instagram. 'I am blown away simply because this has been a goal on my list for a long time.'

Kevin Hart took to social media Tuesday afternoon to confirm he will host the 91st Academy awards in February 2019 after rumors swirled he'd been approached about the prestigious gig

'I am so happy to say that the day has finally come for me to host the Oscars,' the 39-year-old wrote. ' I am blown away simply because this has been a goal on my list for a long time'

The Ride Along and Night School star explained: '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.'

'To be able to join the legendary list of host that have graced that stage is unbelievable,' he went on. '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....'

He concluded: '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.'

Hart is only the third African-American performer to be tapped as host of the Academy Awards in its 91-year history.

Whoopi Goldberg was the first African-American and the first woman to solo host the Oscars in 1994, pictured

Whoopi was invited back three more times to host the telecast - in 1996, 1999 and 2002 (pictured)

Comedian Chris Rock hosted the Oscars twice - in 2005 (left) and 2016 (right). He was asked to return to host in 2016 in the wake of the #OscarsSoWhite movement gaining traction

Whoopi Goldberg became the first African-American and the first woman to solo host the Hollywood awards show in 1994. She went on to host three more times - in 1996, 1999 and 2002.

Comedian Chris Rock hosted the Oscars twice - in 2005 and 2016.

The Hollywood Reporter was first to report that freshman Oscar telecast producers Donna Gigliotti and Glenn Weiss had approached Hart about being the emcee.

The decision to give the gig to Hart comes after the Academy Awards has spent a few years facing criticism for its lack of diversity.

Rock was asked to return to host in 2016 in the wake of the #OscarsSoWhite movement gaining traction.

The awards telecast that airs live on ABC is also struggling with falling ratings.

The 2018 Oscars had a record-low audience with just 26.5 million viewers tuning in, THR.com reported. 

Hart has previously hosted the 2016 MTV Movie Awards along with his Central Intelligence co-star Dwayne Johnson. 

And back in 2015, the Philadelphia native revealed during an appearance on ABC's Live With Kelly and Michael that he was actively campaigning to get the role of Oscars host. 

In 2015, Hart revealed on Live With Kelly and Michael that he was actively campaigning to get the role of Oscars host. He's pictured with wife Enniko Parrish at the Academy Awards in 2016

 

 

 

 

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Main photo article Kevin Hart will host the 91st Academy Awards in February 2019. 
The comedian and actor took to social media Tuesday afternoon to confirm the news after rumors swirled he’d been approached by Oscars organizers about the prestigious gig.
‘I am so happy to say that the day has finally ...

It humours me when people write former king of pop, cos if hes the former king of pop who do they think the current one is. Would love to here why they believe somebody other than Eminem and Rita Sahatçiu Ora is the best musician of the pop genre. In fact if they have half the achievements i would be suprised. 3 reasons why he will produce amazing shows. Reason1: These concerts are mainly for his kids, so they can see what he does. 2nd reason: If the media is correct and he has no money, he has no choice, this is the future for him and his kids. 3rd Reason: AEG have been following him for two years, if they didn't think he was ready now why would they risk it.

Emily Ratajkowski is a showman, on and off the stage. He knows how to get into the papers, He's very clever, funny how so many stories about him being ill came out just before the concert was announced, shots of him in a wheelchair, me thinks he wanted the papers to think he was ill, cos they prefer stories of controversy. Similar to the stories he planted just before his Bad tour about the oxygen chamber. Worked a treat lol. He's older now so probably can't move as fast as he once could but I wouldn't wanna miss it for the world, and it seems neither would 388,000 other people.

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