Chris Rock confesses he was asked to host 2023's Oscars - see his response

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Chris Rock hasn't shied away from any public appearances – or speaking out – since the now infamous 2022 Oscars, when Will Smith walked up on stage and slapped him.MORE: Will Smith jokes about difficulty of returning to social media after Oscars slapThough the comedian has appeared to try his best to move on from the incident, continuing with his stand-up shows and even joking about the altercation, one stage he isn't quite ready to face again is the very own Oscars' stage.During one of his own comedy shows on Sunday, 29 August, Chris opened up about where he stands with the Academy, and made the shocking revelation that he had been offered the hosting position for the next year's awards show.WATCH: Chris stars in AmsterdamMORE: Chris Rock shares exciting personal news after Will Smith's emotional apology videoThe confession came during his stand-up show at the Arizona Financial Theatre in downtown Phoenix, and was first reported by the Arizona Republic.Per the publication, the 57-year-old revealed that he had been asked by the Academy to host the 2023 Oscars, though he declined the offer.It would have been Chris' third time hosting the awards ceremony.

He previously led the show in 2005 and 2016. The shocking altercation ocurred when Chris was presenting the award for best documentary featureAccording to the Arizona Republic, the star referenced the trial of O.J.

Simpson when joking about him declining the offer, stating that accepting the hosting gig would be like returning to the scene of the crime.MORE: Chris Rock responds to Will Smith's apology: 'I went to work the next day'MORE: Will Smith fights back tears as he issues emotional video statement addressing Chris Rock Oscars slapMeanwhile, though Will has.