Kevin Hart made an appearance as a guest on the Watch What Happens Live program on January 11, where host Andy Cohen brought up the tradition of comedians often being chosen to host award shows, including Kevin Hart himself.

During the conversation, Hart discussed the possibility of hosting the Oscars in the future. He candidly expressed that it’s not something he sees happening anymore, stating, “Forget it, it won’t happen. Nothing good.” According to Hart, while hosting the Oscars seemed fitting earlier in his career, he now believes it’s not the right timing.

Following his Watch What Happens Live appearance, Hart elaborated on his views in an interview with Sky News on January 12. He reiterated his reluctance to accept any invitations to host award shows at the moment, emphasizing that not just the Oscars, but also the Golden Globes and other ceremonies, are no longer conducive to comedy.

In December 2018, Hart was initially selected as the host for the 91st Academy Awards in early 2019. However, he withdrew from the role after facing backlash for past homophobic remarks. The controversy led to a petition demanding his removal from the Oscars, highlighting the challenges and opposition he encountered.

Hart emphasized the difficulty of hosting award shows, describing the environment as “very cold” and not favorable for comedy. He praised past hosts like Chris Rock, Billy Crystal, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Ricky Gervais, noting that comedians have an advantage due to their familiarity with industry figures.