Conan O’Brien has been announced as the host for the 97th annual Academy Awards. The former chat show host, 61, will helm Hollywood’s biggest night for the first time in March 2025. Demonstrating his signature deadpan humour,

Mr. O’Brien, the former late-night host, will take over from Jimmy Kimmel, who served as M.C. for the last two Oscar ceremonies, organizers said on Friday.

Conan O'Brien has been announced as the host for the 97th Academy Awards, set for March 2, 2025. Known for his wit and charisma, Conan will follow Jimmy Kimmel’s run as host. The Academy praised Conan’s humour,