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Will Smith BANNED from Oscars and all Academy events for 10 YEARS after he slapped Chris Rock on stage

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WILL Smith has been banned from the Oscars for ten years after he shocked the world by slapping Chris Rock during the live telecast.

The A-lister has kept a low-profile following the moment which instantly went viral. According to TMZ, the Academy's Board of Governors met Friday and after the vote the Academy President and CEO revealed their decision.

The statement read: "The Board of Governors has decided, for a period of 10 years, from April 8, 2022, Mr. Smith shall not be permitted to attend any Academy events or programs in person or virtually, including but not limited to the Academy Awards." Will also reacted to the decision with his own statement that read: "I accept and respect the Academy's decision." The meeting with the board was originally scheduled for April 18, before it was moved up.

The now unforgettable moment occurred when iconic standup comic Chris made a joke about Will's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, 50. "Jada, I love you, G.

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