- Title: Comedian Kevin Hart says he will step down from hosting 2019 Oscars
- Date: 7th December 2018
- Summary: LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (FILE - DECEMBER 7, 2017) (REUTERS) ACTOR KEVIN HART HART TALKING DURING INTERVIEW HONOLULU, HAWAII, UNITED STATES (FILE - NOVEMBER 21, 2016) (REUTERS) HART DURING JUNKET OF 'JUMANJI'
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- Keywords: Kevin Hart comedian Academy Awards ceremony host
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- Country: USA
- Topics: Celebrities,Arts / Culture / Entertainment
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- Story Text: Comedian Kevin Hart has said he has decided to step down from hosting this year's Oscars.
"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," Hart tweeted late on Thursday (December 6) night.
Hart's decision comes after some comments he made on Twitter years ago resurfaced online following his appointment as the host of the Oscars.
The 39-year-old confirmed he would be hosting February's awards ceremony on Wednesday (December 5). - Copyright Holder: FILE REUTERS (CAN SELL)
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