Oscars Will Not Be Hosted For The First Time Since 1989

Oscar statue watches over the 91st Oscars Nominees Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

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Hollywood’s biggest night, the Oscars ceremonies, will not feature an official host guiding the event this year, according to the president of ABC Entertainment which will broadcast the Academy Awards on Feb. 24.

Karey Burke told television reporters that the telecast would have “a pretty exciting opening” even without a host.

This is not the first time that the awards show went on without a host.