Conan O'Brien set to host the 2026 Oscars ceremony

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Conan O'Brien will host the Oscars again in 2026. This will be his second time leading Hollywood's biggest award show. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the, praising O'Brien for making the 2025 ceremony a huge success.

The 2025 Oscars, hosted by O'Brien, had 19.7 million viewers in the US. This was the highest number of viewers in five years, according to ABC, the Disney-owned network that aired the show. Many people enjoyed O'Brien’s humor and lively hosting style.

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In a funny statement, O'Brien joked about his reason for returning. "The only reason I'm hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech," he said. O'Brien was referring to Brody’s long acceptance speech at the 2025 Oscars, where he won Best Actor for his role in The Brutalist.

Disney TV Group President Craig Erwich praised O'Brien, saying he is excited to see him back on stage. "I'm excited to have his talents back onstage next year for another amazing show," Erwich said.

The show’s production team will also return. Emmy-winning producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan will lead the event for the third year in a row. They have been praised for making the Oscars broadcast smooth and fun to watch.

Conan O'Brien is a famous TV host, best known for his late-night shows like Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien, and Conan. His quick humor and charm made him a fan favorite. With O'Brien as the host, the 2026 Oscars is expected to be another exciting and entertaining event.

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