It was announced earlier this week that Kevin Hart would be hosting the 2019 Oscars, but that is no longer happening!
Kevin Hart is stepping down from hosting the Oscars after homophobic tweets resurfaced online.
The tweets were posted between 2009 and 2011, included derogatory language referring to the LQBTQ+ community.
Kevin Hart shared a few posts explaining his side of the story, and that he will no longer host the award show. See below:
I have made the choice to step down from hosting 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 my past.
— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) December 7, 2018
I'm sorry that I hurt people.. I am evolving and want to continue to do so. My goal is to bring people together not tear us apart. Much love & appreciation to the Academy. I hope we can meet again.
— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) December 7, 2018
The Academy is yet to respond.
Feature Image: 2018 Oscar Award Show/ Source: Twitter- @TheAcademy
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