Kevin Hart has been announced as the host for the 2019 Academy Awards.
The popular comedian confirmed the news on Instagram, writing, “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.”
The 39-year-old follows talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, who hosted the Oscars in 2018 and 2017.
Oscar nominations will be announced on January 22, and the televised ceremony will take place on February 24, 2019.
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