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Conan O'Brien Returns to Host Oscars After Record Speech
15 Mar
Summary
- Conan O'Brien will host the Oscars for the second consecutive year.
- He previously hosted in 2025, receiving positive reviews.
- O'Brien joked about hosting again due to Adrien Brody's lengthy speech.
Conan O'Brien has been announced as the host for the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony, marking his second consecutive year at the helm. His initial hosting appearance in 2025 garnered widespread acclaim, with publications like Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter highlighting his capable and brilliant performance.
O'Brien, a veteran comedian, writer, and host famed for shows such as 'Late Night' and 'Conan,' as well as his writing for 'Saturday Night Live' and 'The Simpsons,' leveraged his comedic talent effectively during his first Oscars hosting stint.
Referencing the previous year's memorable moment, O'Brien quipped that his motivation for returning was to witness Adrien Brody conclude his exceptionally lengthy Best Actor acceptance speech. Brody's five-minute, 40-second speech famously surpassed the Academy's strict 45-second time limit, providing ample material for O'Brien's humor.
