Just days after Kevin Hart got the nod to host the 91st Academy Awards ceremony, declaring it “the opportunity of a life time,” the comedian is relinquishing the microphone. Hart announced that he is stepping down, citing his series of years-old homophobic tweets that had recently resurfaced.
He made the decision because he did not “want to be a distraction on a night that should be celebrated by so many amazing talented artists,” Hart said in a pair of tweets. “I sincerely apologize to the LGBTQ community for my insensitive words from my past.”
“I’m sorry that I hurt people,” he added. “I am evolving and want to continue to do so. My goal is to bring people together not tear us apart. Much love & appreciation to the Academy. I hope we can meet again.”
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