Hollywood’s best and brightest come together to receive the biggest accolade stars of the film industry can receive - an Academy Award. Each year The Oscars goes viral, not just for moments like the Will Smith and Chris Rock slapping incident, but also for its host, who offers levity and sometimes hilarious rants - for those who remember the exploits of Ricky Gervais. But who is hosting The Oscars in 2023? It is none other than popular American talk show host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel. This will mark the third occasion the 55-year-old has hosted the Academy Awards, having previously featured in the role in 2017 and 2018. Highly regarded for his ability to captivate audiences, Kimmel is a popular choice as the mouthpiece among award ceremony organisers. He has also previously hosted the Emmy Awards in 2012, 2016 and 2020. Viewers of The Oscars will recognise Jimmy Kimmel from his popular late-night programme Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC. The show first aired in January 2003 and has been going strong overseas ever since. Not only has the Academy Awards host also been named as one of TIME magazine’s ‘World’s 100 Most Influential People’, but Kimmel also does a lot of charity work. He has supported the likes of GEANCO, Aid Still Required, Hillsides, Jamie Oliver Food Foundation, as well as Boys & Girls Club of America. Jimmy Kimmel joins a laundry list of huge names that have hosted The Oscars. Below is a quick rundown of those who have had the opportunity to present The Academy Awards in previous years.
