Jimmy Kimmel Set to Host 2024 Oscars for the Fourth Time

Jimmy Kimmel will return as the host for the 96th Oscars ceremony on March 10, marking his fourth time hosting the event. The decision comes after the Oscars saw an increase in viewership last year when Kimmel hosted. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has not officially confirmed the news. The return of Kimmel as host is seen as an effort to restore the event's cultural relevancy and avoid controversy, following a tumultuous year in 2022. The Oscars telecast is expected to honor popular films like "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," which could further boost viewership.