Conan O'Brien to host Oscars for the first time in his career

The comedian and TV personality will emcee the 97th Academy Awards telecast on ABC.

Late-night iconConan O’Brienis set to host theOscarsfor the first time in his comedy career.

“In other news, I’m hosting the Oscars.”

Conan O’Brien visits SiriusXM at SiriusXM Studios on May 17, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 25: Overview of the Oscar statue at “Meet the Oscars” at the Time Warner Center on February 25, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

Conan O’Brien to host 2025 Oscars.Jamie McCarthy/Getty; Andrew H. Walker/Getty

“When I’m focused on the Oscars, I’m less focused on the show.

And I just decided I didn’t want to deal with that this year.

It was just too much last year.”