Jimmy Kimmel to Host Oscars Again

Jimmy Kimmel to Host Oscars Again

Jimmy Kimmel , to Host Oscars Again.

Jimmy Kimmel , to Host Oscars Again.

Kimmel will host the Academy Awards for the second consecutive year, Deadline reports.

Kimmel will host the Academy Awards for the second consecutive year, Deadline reports.

The gig will serve as the fourth time Kimmel has assumed hosting duties for the awards show.

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The gig will serve as the fourth time Kimmel has assumed hosting duties for the awards show.

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He hosted in 2017 and 2018 as well.

He hosted in 2017 and 2018 as well.

The show had no host in 2019, 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic.

'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Was recently affected by the WGA strike but returned to air last month.

When his show returned on Oct.

2, it posted record-high season opener ratings.

In fact, the show hadn't had better season opener ratings in six years, Deadline reports.

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The 96th Academy Awards will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

The ceremony will air March 10 on ABC