Date 06/12/2016 - News People
It seems Jimmy kimmel almost can?t believe he?ll be hosting the Oscars. On Monday's episode of " Jimmy Kimmel Live," Kimmel joked he probably got the job because of the proximity of his show's studio, stating, "The producers and the Academy went through a long list of names -- and in the end, they decided that -- since I am already right across the street from where they do the show -- I was the closest person to host.? Oscar producers Jennifer Todd and Michael De Luca are hoping Kimmel will bring new energy to the show and help boost ratings following an 8-year low for last year?s show.