Kevin Hart steps down from hosting the 91st Academy Awards

 

Comedian and actor, Kevin Hart, has announced he will be stepping down from hosting next year’s Academy Awards. Apparently, some old homophobic tweets of the actor resurfaced. Kevin took to social media to share the news with fans.

In his words:

“I have made the choice to step down from this year’s Oscar’s. This is because I do not want to be a distraction on a night that should be celebrated by so many amazing talented artists. I sincerely apologize to the LGBTQ community for my insensitive words from the past”

The last two Academy Awards were hosted by American television star, Jimmy kimmel. The awards will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Nollywood, Los Angeles California, on February 24, 2019.