Ricky Gervais speaks out on Oscars chaos after Kevin Hart rules out returning as host

'I think it's a good idea for The Oscars to have no host'

Ricky Gervais has shared his thoughts on reports the Oscars will have no host (AFP/Getty Images)

Ricky Gervais has shared his thoughts on reports this year’s Academy Awards won’t have a host for the first time in three decades.

Taking to Twitter, he jokingly wrote: “I think it’s a good idea for The Oscars to have no host. No guests and no cameras would be good too. Just tweet the list of winners for anyone who still gives a f***.”

Kevin Hart dropped out of hosting the Oscars after initially refusing to apologise for resurfaced homophobic tweets he made between 2009 and 2011.

He was said to have been reconsidering his decision following an interview with Ellen DeGeneres, but has since revealed he is “done” with the role.

Gervais, who has hosted the Golden Globes four times, also volunteered for the role, adding in a now-deleted tweet: “Not because I’m the best person for the job. No way. But simply because I couldn’t give a f*** about any previous tweets.”

According to Variety, producers will instead pick a selection of Hollywood stars to introduce segments throughout the evening. The ceremony is scheduled to air in six weeks.

Reports suggests that the Academy should a potential host step forward, they would accept. As a substitute, they’ll rely on several high-profile stars to deliver viral-friendly skits as well as embracing what has been a strong year for music in film.

I think it’s a good idea for The Oscars to have no host. No guests and no cameras would be good too. Just tweet the list of winners for anyone who still gives a fuck.

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 10, 2019

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