Chris Rock will not be returning to the Academy Awards as a host. During the comedian’s Sunday night show in Phoenix, Rock shared with the audience that he was asked to host next year’s Oscar Awards ceremony, which he denied, according to the Arizona Republic.
Rock, 57, made a joke to the crowd and compared returning to the Academy Awards to Nicole Brown Simpson’s death. He reportedly said going back to the award ceremony again would be like going back to the scene of the crime or "back to the restaurant." Chris Rock was reportedly asked to return to the Oscars next year as a host and denied the offer. (Al Seib /AMPAS) His reference was to O.J.
Simpson’s murder trial where it was argued that her murder began by Nicole leaving a pair of glasses at an Italian restaurant.
The comedian reportedly said the slap from Will Smith "hurt" before referencing Smith’s role as Muhammad Ali in a movie. The comedian reportedly said the slap from Will Smith "hurt" before referencing Smith’s role as Muhammad Ali in a movie. (Getty Images) "He’s bigger than me," Rock reportedly said. "The state of Nevada would not sanction a fight between me and Will Smith." During his performance in Arizona, Rock shared that he was also asked to host a Super Bowl commercial, which he denied.
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